A South Netherlandish wrought iron mounted and oak two-door panelled cupboard, Malines late Gothic / Renaissance, 16th century

In overall good condition with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches. Some minor losses and dryness cracks. Left and right moulding to the cornice replaced. Both legs to right side restored. Small reinforcement to one of the backpanels. Lock(plate) associated (one key available, lock in non-working condition), left part missing and related losses to the wood, as visible in the catalogue image. Traces of old woodworming. The plain interior fitted with three shelves.
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