an italian rosewood and ivory inlaid table-top cabinet, half quarter 19th century

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an italian rosewood and ivory inlaid table-top cabinet, half quarter 19th century
The rectangular top and sides line inlaid with ivory stringing, with two doors to the front, each with panels of foliate ivory marquetry inlay and within engraved ivory panel borders, enclosing an interior of ten small drawers around a central drawer, each drawer fronted by an engraved panel depicting two amorini engaged in various activities (all with cracks to veneer), the central drawer with panel showing a dancing girl beneath an arch, on moulded and ebonised base with turned toupie feet
15in. (38cm.) high, 17½in. (44.5cm.) wide, 9in. (23cm.) deep

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