An Italian Rococo style parcel-gilt, blue japanned and lacca povera bureau cabinet early 20th century

With scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Scattered old worm damage. Carving with some restored breaks; not extensive. Gesso with fine cracks and small losses; some areas restored. Decorationg with some losses, cracks, rubbing and surface dirt. Lacca povera with most extensive rubbing. Gilding refreshed. In good overall condition. Bearing the date 1712.
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