Lot 818 , A late 18th century French provincial fruitwood side cabinet, W.138cm D.52.5cm H.94.5cm

A late 18th century French provincial fruitwood side cabinet, W.138cm D.52.5cm H.94.5cm
Condition: Overall of good rich honey brown colour and fair state of polish, top shows signs of numerous old dents, scuffs, scratches and worm damage commensurate with age, the top drawers have used escutcheons to match the doors that have just been turned on their side, later handles, some carving shows beneath the metal work but not quite line up so there are probably later adaptions, base cupboard has a working lock to the right door but no fixing for the left, the internal shelf is out of line but still present when in place that will hold the left door, apron and scroll feet a little scuffed and tired commensurate with age, right and left side with fairly pronounced scattered worm holes and some fading but overall fair to good condition.
Estimate £200-300


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Sold for £200