A rare and most impressive authentic Italian Baroque period Christian church sacristy cabinet (vestment chest / credence cupboard) circa 1725
18th century, Italy, richly detailed handcrafted workmanship, having a tall narrow wide rectangular case, with a hinged lid top opening to a spacious shallow storage compartment, above a pair of large cupboard doors decorated in early fleurs-de-lis and foliate scrolls inlays, retaining the original hand forged iron hardware with working lock and key, enclosing a sturdy adjustable-height shelf, and the ability to add additional shelves, all rising on carved walnut bracket feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
49.25" High, 54" Wide, 17" Deep
Versatile:
As warm and handsome as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a credenza, oversized hall console, wall accent, kitchen cupboard, buffet table sideboard server, armoire, commode, blanket or linen press, dry bar, blind bookcase, rustic storage cabinet, and more
Condition:
A scarce museum quality example in very good original antique condition, especially considering its age. Attractive appearance, retaining the original warm mellow patina, authentic antique character and rustic charm throughout!
Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wear commensurate with age, use, handling and display, including scattered nicks, chips, abrasions, accretions, very slightly askew door when closed, naturally distressed patina over the whole, all typical character that can only be acquired over a very long period of time!
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Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Italian Credenzas
