AN ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED IVORY AND HARDSTONE-INLAID EBONY AND EBONISED CABINET, PROBABLY FLORENCE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

AN ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED IVORY AND HARDSTONE-INLAID EBONY AND EBONISED CABINET
PROBABLY FLORENCE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Inlaid overall with rinceaux, putti and mythical birds, and set with various semi-precious stones including lapus lazuli, jasper and various agates and marbles, the superstructure with breakfront arched pediment above three cupboard doors enclosing a single shelf, three drawers below, the cabinet base with corresponding drawers and cupboards, on bun feet
97 in. (247 cm.) high; 67 in. (170 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) deep

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Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN