Lot 554 , A Victorian ebony and thuya wood bonheur du jour, W.4ft 1in. D.1ft 10in. H.4ft 8in.

A Victorian ebony and thuya wood bonheur du jour, applied with ormolu mounts and inset with painted porcelain plaques depicting noblewomen, flowers and cherubs, W.4ft 1in. D.1ft 10in. H.4ft 8in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Generally good condition, some wear to gilding on porcelain panels, occasional minor small dents and scuffs to wood, the bottom shelf has a split to right hand side, bronze mounted edges brown patinated, chip to veneer on left hand top next to superstructure, some craquelure to ebony veneers.


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Sold for £3,400