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A Solid Brass Cabinet, with silver inlaid , Egypt, late 19th c.

$11,375.27
£8,408.83
€9,500
CA$15,471.15
A$17,335.34
CHF 9,023.71
MX$212,071.23
NOK 114,539.23
SEK 108,180.93
DKK 72,337.84
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About the Item

Impressive solid copper cabinet opening with a flap revealing 11 drawers. Engraved decoration with silver inlay on five sides, the top with a calligraphic Tugra. Approximately 15 kilos of copper; there is no wooden core. Welding to be considered on the inside. Egypt, or possibly Syria, late 19th-early 20th c.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Welding to be considered on the inside.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645243585192

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