A FINE GERMAN CARVED EBONY, EBONY INLAY, CARVED IVORY AND PAINTED IVORY PANELS CABINET ON STAND Most probably Berlin, CIRCA 1865

the raised cabinet fitted to the center with three cupboard doors opening to reveal a fine interior inlaid with stained satinwood veneers and revealing to each front sides four spring release button opening the sides cabinet doors, all decorated with painted ivory plaques depicting a noble property, fontains, ruins and garden views amongts eight carved ivory figure presented in arched niches, circular Prussian justice department label to back reading .....re Gerichtsvollzieher - Preuss- Amtsgericht Bar.......

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, nicks, wear to carcass veneers consistent with age and use. Tarnishing in places to bronze mounts. Traces of dirt. The stand has some weak points to the stretcher and would need to be strenghtened. Damage and loss to bottom carved ivory figures. Please note this lot contains endangered species and CITES permits will be necessary for export. Please contact the department with any questions.
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