Posted 7 years ago
PhilDMorris
(219 items)
An Antique French Empire Mahogany Vitrine, With Fine Egyptian Gilt Bronze Mounts. The first 2 taken with 90's miniature camera so not the best quality photos.
The Empire Gilded Bronze mounts are of the finest quality. This piece with glazed glass side panels is one of the heaviest pieces of furniture that I have ever lifted for its size. 42 inches wide, 40 inches high and 21 1/2 inches deep, this is before we went metric in measure. The whole piece is very heavy and good quality mahogany, no veneers used here. This and a massive sevres vase I got from Ed Mirvish early March in 2000. I got to know him when he was in his eighties.
This Empire Mahogany Vitrine came from the Collection of Mr. Ed Mirvish of considerable fame and was from his magnificent Ed Mirvish Restaurant collection. I used to go to Old Eds sitting always near the statue shown, which was one of the finest Restaurants in Toronto, and his group of restaurants all together formed THE FINEST Restaurant antique grouping in the entire world, entirely decorated with antiques of the finest caliber. I hope to show some of the scenarios with photos of the restaurant next in some posts. The 3rd photo is an old photo I have of this incredible place of Old Eds alone with million dollar items in plain view in about 1969. These restauants were mainly old bronze foundries before and lined the entire long block which he owned far from his store.
Some of the photos that I previously have posted on this site show this vitrine in situ in my home !
Such a BEAUTIFUL piece!! Great story as well.
Another stunning piece Phil and your amazing eye for beauty . The statue in restaurant is quite magnificent also . I am just in love with all your collections xoxo
Thank you jscotto363, much appreciated.
Amazing piece Phil.
Great post Phil, and the restaurants must have been amazing.
As usual I have learnt from your post and I now know a vitrine is a curio cabinet. An amazing piece, as is everything you have.
I looked at the picture and knew right away that it must have been your post! You got that special touch when it comes to great taste for antiques!
Is is breathtaking! I love your tastes!
Amazing detail!!
Thanks Manikin for the love and special comment, love to you !
Thanks brunswick for the nice comment !
Thanks Caperkid, appreciate your visits and comment !
Wow.....again, I was in AWE at your place those many many years ago. I was afraid to move and hit something !! LOL.
MASTERPIECES !!!
Thanks antiquerose, always love your company !
Beautiful..as always, I love it!
Superb piece!!! I'd love to have been able to have dinner at Old Eds... ;-)
Thanks racer4four, sending love to you !
Thank you freiheit, much love sent your way !
Wow, simply stunning!! I would have loved to have the chance to dine in one of his restaurants. From the pic you attached, I probably would do more staring than eating!
Thank you KarenLR71 for the 2 very nice comments !
Thank you Mrstyndall and antiquerose, much appreciated !
I have never seen such fine pieces as you post a Phil. Truly stunning.
Phil is a master collector!! His pieces and home is a masterpiece !!!!
Thank you again antiquerose, I appreciate your kind thoughts !~
Thak you Oroy, most appreciated !~