THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A GERMAN FRUITWOOD AND MARQUETRY ARMOIRE
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A GERMAN FRUITWOOD AND MARQUETRY ARMOIRE
CIRCA 1617
The rectangular moulded overhanging cornice above a panelled frieze with central tablet inscribed 1617 and flanked by cherubs within scrolls, above two doors with later engraved metal hinges and locks, with scrolling applied cornice and arabesque frieze above two semi-detached columns centred by an arched recess with pierced scrolling handle, and with an arabesque base, enclosing two shelves, flanked by semi-detached columns on arabesque panels, the plinth with two short panelled drawers, on later bun feet, minor losses to veneer, the cornice and base with later elements, restorations
77in. (186cm.) wide; 80½in. (204.5cm.) high; 28¼in. (72cm.) deep
CIRCA 1617
The rectangular moulded overhanging cornice above a panelled frieze with central tablet inscribed 1617 and flanked by cherubs within scrolls, above two doors with later engraved metal hinges and locks, with scrolling applied cornice and arabesque frieze above two semi-detached columns centred by an arched recess with pierced scrolling handle, and with an arabesque base, enclosing two shelves, flanked by semi-detached columns on arabesque panels, the plinth with two short panelled drawers, on later bun feet, minor losses to veneer, the cornice and base with later elements, restorations
77in. (186cm.) wide; 80½in. (204.5cm.) high; 28¼in. (72cm.) deep