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French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts

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A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, dressed with brass mounts frame the three quarter ormolu galleried lower tier, and a panelled back support the upper cabinet; an oak lined drawer to the lower part, with, over, a door painted in the Vernis Martin manner within a shaped shield form cartouche, with attendant foliates, formed by a fine ormolu frame, enclosed within ormolu mounted Corinthian columns; an ormolu three quarter balustraded gallery to the surmount. French, circa 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71.5 in (181.61 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: All pieces are checked by our in house conservators to ensure originality and authenticity. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 87961stDibs: LU95477458433
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