A small Italian walnut credenza late 17th century and later

the rectangular top above a single drawer and door below, applied with a diaper motif and turned handle enclosing a shelf, raised on squat scroll feet, the whole with leaf carved moulding

Old marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age. Rear section of top repaired, some stains from water. Old minor restorations generally. The piece is a bit scuffed looking especially to the base and the right side is a bit faded. The piece would benefit from a repolish according to taste. Evidence of old minor worm, which appears to be no longer active. In overall good condition.
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