An Austrian parcel-gilt intarsia inlaid walnut display cabinet, late 19th century
Estimate:
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Estimate:
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot sold:
8,190
GBP
An Austrian parcel-gilt intarsia inlaid walnut display cabinet
late 19th century
the rectangular moulded cornice above a dentilled and egg and dart frieze and a pair of glazed doors, carved with coin-moulding and paterae to the corners, flanked by stop-fluted pilasters, the lower section banded and cross-banded overall and inlaid with geometrical pattern and four doors above a moulded plinth
240cm. high, 310cm. wide, 75cm. deep; 7ft. 10 1/2 in., 10ft. 2in., 2ft. 5 1/2 in.
In overall good restored condition. With very minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Some minor chipping to veneer, especially to bottom edges of the cabinet and back of right side.
Some age craquelure to the bottom left side, and some associated veneer lifting and losses. In the same area, there are signs of a veneer loss which has now been replaced.
Evidence of an old woodworm activity which no longer appears to be active.
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