Lot 695 , A large 19th century French walnut armoire, H.7ft 9in. W.5ft

A large 19th century French walnut armoire, with central quiver of arrows and ribbon tied crest above two shaped panelled doors, with pierced vase carved apron, on scroll supports, H.7ft 9in. W.5ft
Estimate £200-300

Cornice in poor condition. Evidence of heavy worm activity. Noe has a replacement board housed within the orafice.
Right side- Evidence of worm to the apron. Shrinkage split to the central panel. Numerous scuff marks to the horizontal stretchers.
Doors- Obvious evidence of worm activity in general. Left lower side edge of right door has damage/loss to the wood. Obvious old poor filler repair by top left hinge of left door. Left side of left door showing obvious signs of worm activity.
Left side- Again old signs of worm activity. Horizontal stretcher very scuffed. Top very scuffed also. Large split down the length of the top panel. Old filler repair and split to the smaller middle panel.
Inetrior- Replacement panel at the top of the back panel. Some modifications to the shelf supports. Again obvious evidence of worm activity, mainly to the doors.


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Sold for £800