Lot 359 , A 19th century French red buhl work and ebony side cabinet, W.4ft 4in. D.1ft 4in. H.3ft 11in.
A 19th century French red buhl work and ebony side cabinet, with inverse breakfront and two panelled doors enclosing two shelves, W.4ft 4in. D.1ft 4in. H.3ft 11in.
Estimate £800-1,200
Looks to be in good bright condition, but there are a number of assorted flaws to the boulle work, one or two minor old dents and scuffs to the top, boulle work to the front has seen some restoration particularly to the panels of the doors and one section of boulle work from the oval panel on the left has lifted partially away, further losses of boulle work from the panels around the ovals and elsewhere, please see our photographs for further details, brass stringing on the right side has come away at the back but overall fair to good condition for age, comes with original working key, the interior lined in faded velvet, minor scuffs around the feet commensurate with use.
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Sold for £1,800