An Italian walnut cabinet on a chest ,Florentine late 16th Century

with a frieze drawer, hinged flap framed by panels enclosing eleven small drawers, above two doors enclosing a shelf; drawers relined; the inside of the door with the label inscribed in ink N.659M440006, FBM Lanzani, FLMG, the back with a partially legible ink stamp

Antichitá Salvadori, Florence

In overall good conserved condition. The top is possibly later with horizontal construction cracks and staining. Evidence of old minor worm which appears to be no longer active. There is a later strip at the base of the fall-front which is warped. The handles on the doors are probably later replacements. The platform base is of a lighter colour than the rest and probably a later replacement.
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Comparative Literature:
Mario Tinti, Il Mobilio Fiorentino, Milano-Roma, plate CXCV, for a related armadietto-stipo in two sections dating to the second half 16th century.