A cabinet, lower cabinet by Sigmund Jaray, Vienna, c. 1900

oakwood and maplewood, stained, with polished finish; top element with two-piece cabinet, interior with two shelves; hinge and lock fittings made of dark patinated metal in the form of partly openwork oak leaves and acorns; the slightly projecting, tiered top cornice matches the lower finial; lower element originally not part of this piece, with a large drawer; there different stylised vegetal fittings; upper brass fitting marked Sigmund Jaray; the underside with rectangular support between the four rectangular legs; one key; signs of age and wear; professionally restored; height 153.0 cm, width 89.8 cm, depth 45.0 cm. (MP)