Lot 426 , A Vernis Martin style kingwood vitrine, W.3ft 4in. D.1ft 6in. H.6ft 1in.

A Vernis Martin style kingwood vitrine, with ormolu mounts and bevelled serpentine door, W.3ft 4in. D.1ft 6in. H.6ft 1in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

One ormolu foot is dettached, but will be easily reattached. Overall the ormolu is dirty with some wear to the extremities.
Painted panels are overall good with strong craquelure. The lower left panel has some paint chips.
The glass panels are good, as are the shelves.
The mirrored back panel is starting to discolour and there are some small losses to the silvering.


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Sold for £3,400