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Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcase with Safe-Deposit-Box, Mahogany
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Empire bookcase with safe deposit box
France
Mahogany
Empire around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 227 x 154 x 49 cm
Description:
Impressive Empire centrepiece with neatly laid Cuban mahogany and fine gilded fittings.
The substructure, standing on a plinth, consists of two tiers, one above the other, each with three doors. The impressive fittings are positioned in the centre of the doors.
On the outer doors we see lyres framed by cornucopias, foliage and tendrils. The strings of the lyres are partially movable and conceal the keyholes behind them. On the central doors we see laurel branches with moving flowers. If we move the flowers a little to the left, the keyhole behind them is revealed.
The interior is divided by shelves and could have been used to store papers and office utensils.
A highlight of the piece of furniture is its metal-lined safe compartment with its triple-locking bar lock. The lock is stamped with the name of the manufacturer "FICHET A PARIS" as well as a crown and the number 13734.
The glazed top of the cabinet has three doors and was probably intended for storing and displaying books.
The fittings in the cornice correspond with those of the base.
Furniture of comparable quality and appearance is known by Pierre-Benuit Marcion (1769-1840) and Bernard Molitor (1755-1833), among others. Molitor also used the same patents to hide the keyholes. However, no signature was found on this piece of furniture.
Condition: Refurbished, suitable for everyday use and polished with shellac.
You can find out more about the Empire period in the reference book:
Marie-Noelle de Grandy - Le Mobilier Francais - Directoire Consulat Empire
- Dimensions:Height: 89.38 in (227 cm)Width: 60.63 in (154 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1810-1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Refurbished, suitable for everyday use and polished with shellac.
- Seller Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5419237673642
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