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A fine pietra dura cabinet, the drawers inlaid with hardstones & marbles, including lapis lapis, green serpentine, banded agate & brocatello marble.
The drawers and central door are set in ripple molded ebony frames, all with their original sprung locks.
The central compartment concealing a removable section comprising ebony fronted drawers with their original crescent shaped silver handles. Behind this are concealed secret drawers which swing out on a pivoted hinge.
Italian, mid 17th century.
Provenance:
Interestingly this cabinet has affixed to the back of a drawer; a 19th century label describing the cabinet and stating the price to be 125 guineas.
A pair of cabinets with similar Pietra Dura panels can be found in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge & were formerly from Castle Howard, York.
Dimensions
96 x 55 x 33cmThe BADA Standard
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