Eighteenth century cabinet makers would display scale-model furniture in their shop windows as samples to draw the attention of passersby. There was little extra space for display, so miniatures would serve as a type of catalog for potential customers. Pieces made for this purpose were exquisitely made and are extremely rare. Cabinetmakers would put as much care into these miniatures as they would into full-sized furniture. A rare miniature George III breakfront glass cabinet. Walnut and burr walnut. Shelved interior. Original hand blown glass panes. Thick saw veneer and hand French polish brings out an outstanding grain pattern and color. Three door bottom, each door with its own lock and working key. Welsh or English ca. 1780-1800. height: 28 in. 71 cm., width: 18 in. 46 cm., depth: 7.5 in. 19 cm. link: https://www.gardencourtantiques.com/shop/miniature-george-iii-breakfront-glass-cabinet/ . . . . . . . . . #miniatures #antiqueminiatures #miniaturefurniture #smallthings #modelmaking #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #breakfront #vintage #homedecor #designblog #styleblogger #styleblog #sf #sanFrancisco #instainteriordesign #instafurniture #instadaily #instastyle #styleblogger #instainterior #interiors #interiordesignblog #interiordesignideas #antiqueshop #antiques #antique #gardencourt #furniture #designandecoration (at Garden Court Antiques) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAOVT2jJy1i/?igshid=15fug1virxtfm