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Unusual 19th Century Display Cabinet in the Form of a Lighthouse

About the Item

An Unusual Display Cabinet of 'Lighthouse' form Constructed in teak; rising from a circular plinth base, inset with a single lockable door housing a shelved interior; the rotating baize shelved top of octagonal form, housing Gothik lancet dressed glazed panels, with two access doors, with the keyholes set in the upper frieze, and having a swept roof surmounted with a finial.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63.5 in (161.29 cm)Diameter: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79711stDibs: LU95479626621
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