Lot 224 , A Victorian marquetry inlaid walnut serpentine front credenza, W.200cm D.47cm H.110cm
A Victorian marquetry inlaid walnut serpentine front credenza, the two central doors inlaid with panels of flowers and scrolls flanked by serpentine glazed doors, on plinth foot, W.200cm D.47cm H.110cm
£800-1,200
Condition:
Overall of a good rich dark golden walnut tone, the top somewhat more faded with watering marks and other scuff damage. Circular pattern ormolu mounts applied to the middle of the freize are later replacements, further amounts are missing from the top left and right corners, one rectangular mount is missing from the lower right corner, the left side mount is loose inside. Some small losses to veneer along with other minor dents and knocks across the plinth, door handle looks to be a later replacement, interior later lined in crimson velvet.
Sold for £1,300