Dutch Walnut & Marquetry Cabinet-on-chest

A superb late 18th century Dutch marquetry cabinet-on-chest of rare arc-en-arbalète form. Veneered in walnut and inlaid to all sides with boxwood stringing and boxwood and fruitwood floral marquetry and inlaid faces. The cabinet with a domed top with mirrored sides and two mirrored doors opening to reveal a crimson velvet lined interior with a removable shelf. The arc-en-arbalete (cross-bow shaped) chest inlaid to the top surface and with shaped sides inlaid with vases of flowers, the frieze fitted with four graduated drawers with rococo style gilt-metal handles and escutcheons, raised on original curved and inlaid bracket feet. The drawers with replacement ‘Tubb’s Bros, London, patent lever’ locks and key.

Solid condition with a good depth of colour to the chest front and original finish, the upper part with a replacement mirror to the left side, the other mirrors foxed and velvet interior worn & marked. The chest with repaired shrinkage split to veneers on right hand side and repairs to right side front foot, fading to the upper part and sides and minor losses, marks & repairs to the inlays & walnut veneer.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 31.25in (79.5cm)

Depth - 19in (48.5cm)

Height - 68in (172.5cm)

Dismantles into two sections for moving (cabinet and chest)

Internal sizes

Cabinet top shelf

22in wide x 7.75in deep x 15.75in high plus extra height into arch

(57cm x 19.7cm x 40cm plus extra height into arch)

Cabinet lower shelf

22in wide x 7.75in deep x 12in high

(57cm x 19.7cm x 30.5cm)

Ref: 0726

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.