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English 19th Century Satinwood and Ormolu Folio Cabinet with Expandable Easel

About the Item

Of freestanding form constructed in satinwood, extensively adorned with engraved brass strapwork, carrying handles to the sides, the initials 'CN' and the family crest, a Bull's Head issuing from a ducal crown; rising from a plinth base, having a lockable rising top, and hinged triple panelled facia opening to reveal a fiddle back mahogany fretwork divider, and a remarkably engineered folio support and display arrangement.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • 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: 85451stDibs: LU95474531733
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