Early C18th Italian Tuscan Walnut Pedestal Cupboard.

Early C18th Italian Tuscan walnut pedestal cupboard .

Of freestanding architectural form with a cupboard door to one side having a carved ‘rosette’ style roundel to the centre , the verso with corresponding central carving .

Raised on a heavily-moulded plinth base with carved details and mouldings . The rectangular thick walnut top having some marks and stains commensurate with age , use and purpose. The underside of the top edge with a carved ‘fluted’ detail surround.

The iron-hinged cupboard door fitted with central brass knob-pull , revealing a single-shelved interior. The edge of the door fitted with a turning wooden keeper/latch .

In ‘as found’ , fresh-to-market condition with a dry surface and pale colour and patina. The door having an historic repaired shrinkage crack or split , though strong and stable .

A bold statement, which would work well as both a side cabinet or perhaps as pedestal to display sculpture.

H 40”

W 30”

D 19”

Italy , Tuscany c.1720

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