High-end British shopfitting from the late Edwardian era (circa 1895–1915). In that period, shopfitting was an "industrial art." Large cabinets were designed to be both secure and incredibly opulent to reflect the quality of the goods (often jewellery, fine haberdashery, or high-end chemist supplies). Fitted all-round with glass panels allowing visibility from multiple angles. Wooden base and frame and fitted with a wooden door and brass lock to access the inside of the cabinet. The inside back panel has a tall mirror panel, and fitted with glass shelves resting on brass shelf brackets. The brackets, each with a patent and registered design no (PAT3924 and RD430036), dating back to 1904. The brass brackets have a dark, chocolate-coloured patina, in its original condition. This confirms the cabinet (or at least the bracket system) was manufactured at the height of the Edwardian era. At this time, brass was the standard for high-quality "moveable" fittings because it was durable and could be polished to a high shine to catch the gaslight (or early electric light) of a shop. Inside the top of the cabinet is fitted with pressed ceiling interior, which served three purposes: reflectivity, fireproofing and aesthetics. Interior top panel shows water staining and a crack. The exterior top skirt is missing a panel on the right side. Apart from minor age related wear and tear, the cabinet is in good shape for its age of a bygone era. For sure a RARE find! Dimensions: 214cm (h) x 134.5cm (l) x 46.5cm (w).