An impressive Dutch rosewood cupboard late 17th century

with ripple moldings and foliate carving, the projecting cornice centred by a cartouche and lion mask, below are triple pilasters and a pair of doors enclosing two shelves and a drawer,  the base with a drawer, on bold bun feet

Very good and of impressive proportions. The back has two later applied strengthening bearers and the rear of the cornice has a timber strengthening bracket. The rear of the back feet with similar brackets. The two doors with later applied timber moulding on the reverse and the right door with concealed compartment. The reverse of the door also with a later metal corner bracket.
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