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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet 19th C

£12,500    $16,181    €15,001
This is a monumental fine and rare antique Victorian burr walnut and amboyna, Sevres porcelain and ormolu mounted breakfront mirror backed credenza, Circa 1860 in date.
 
 
The well figured burr walnut top with perfectly matched veneers above a rectangular door centred with an oval Sevres porcelain plaque superbly painted with a Watteauesque courting couple on a bleu celeste ground with gilt highlights, flanked by a pair of glazed doors divided by acanthus grasped fluted ormolu mounted columns.
 
 
The credenza with boxwood line inlaid decoration, amboyna panels, striking ormolu mounts and raised on a plinth base. Amazingly the interior of the credenza is lined with the original sumptuous burgundy leather. The large mirror back features a gilt mask on top and th mirror is framed by a pair of Corinthian Columns with beaded egg and dart moulding, the out-set corners are decorated with acanthus leaves.
 
 
Complete with working locks and keys.
 
 
This is a stunning piece which is sure to attract a lot of attention wheever placed.
 
 
Condition:
 
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed, and the interior relined, in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
 
 
Dimensions in cm:
 
Height 295 x Width 187 x Depth 48
 
 
Dimensions in inches:
 
Height 116.1 x Width 73.6 x Depth 18.9
 
 
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 produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.
 
 
Amboyna
 
is a type of wood which has its origins in Indonesia (the preferred veneer comes particularly from the Andaman Islands). The grain texture is one of the most seldom and exclusive on earth.
 
 
The burls are often very smal...
Antique #SA767242, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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