Rankenkast - Rosewood and oak - 18th century

Dutch vine cabinet. Named after the vines carved in limewood on the styles. Rosewood is glued to oak. Beautiful colours. Original spherical legs. Interior and back is also made of oak. At the bottom a large drawer over the full width. Practical division with shelves and four drawers. Right at the bottom of the side some minimal old restorations, well executed. In the left door a shrink tear. Interior of quarter-sawn oak. The back also has quarter-sawn oak panels, see close-up. The doors are very heavy and turn on so-called supports. Repaired in the 19th century, with a steel plate to strengthen the connection, see close-up. See also especially the close-ups of the vines, wine leaves, peonies and putti. (naked angels) Nice detail: In the middle style, a grape vine hinge so that the key can be put in the lock, see photo. The cabinet can be taken apart, loose hood and base centre-piece can also be taken apart. The hood is 190 cm wide, from wall to 160 cm.