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Antique Large Ormolu Mounted Walnut & Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th C

£8,750    $10,915    €10,497
This is a superb antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and king wood floral marquetry inlaid credenza, circa 1860 in date.
 
 
The shaped top above a pair of panel doors inlaid with flowers and urns, flanked by glazed doors with shelf interior and raised on a shaped plinth base.
 
 
The entire piece highlights the unique and truly exceptional pattern of the book matched burr walnut veneers, and it has been enriched by the beautiful boxwood line inlay, king wood crossbanding and floral marquetry decoration.
 
 
The central doors open to reveal a spacious interior with plenty of storage space for drinks, glasses, crockery, etc. They elegant ormolu decorative mounts including anthemion and masques, raised on a shaped plinth base.
 
 
Its attention to detail and lavish decoration are certain to draw the eye wherever you choose to place it in your home.
 
 
Condition:
 
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
 
 
Dimensions in cm:
 
Height 111 cm x Width 205 cm x Depth 49 cm
 
 
Dimensions in inches:
 
Height 3 foot, 8 inches x Width 6 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches
 
 
''Burr Walnut'' refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produce some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.
 
 
Marquetry
 
is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter, brass or silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.
 
 
The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs f...
Antique #SA1048204, shown on this page, originates from 1860. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1860
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