A lovely French vitrine or bijouterie cabinet in inlaid mahogany. Of unusual oval form, and with a marble top, each bowed quarter inlaid with kingwood and boxwood banding, surrounded with intricate twisted brass bead decoration. Two plate glass shelves over original deep buttoned wine coloured satin.
The top has an interesting and useful function of lifting off to reveal a concealed compartment. The whole mounted on attractive brass paw feet. Working lock and originaL key.
Size: 44.1/4'' high x 24'' wide x 17'' deep
Circa 1900
Stock no: 4788
Dealers note: This is a very unusual and sought after piece. The concealed compartment beneath the marble is a very useful function and a handy place to keep the key!
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA962189
Dateline of this antique is Edwardian
Height is 112.5cm (44.3inches)
Width is 61cm (24.0inches)
Depth is 43cm (16.9inches)
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