Lot 880

WNAI - A PAIR OF MID-19TH CENTURY NAPOLEON III ORMOLU MOUNTED EBONISED AND PIETRA DURA SIDE CABINETS (2)

Each with a black slate top over a slate mounted door decorated with fruiting trees with birds, flanked by Bacchic herms, 116cm wide; 53cm deep; 131cm high

Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
Hammer price: £8,000
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition report: 

Numerous losses, breaks and damages. 

Notably, one with a cracked and broken slate top at the front right projecting corner and further cracks to the panelled door.

The other cabinet  with extensive crack through the slate mounted door. 

Both with  numerous shrinkage splits visible from the inside and further veneer cracks to the side doors. 

Both with many loose elements of inlay, notably to the sides, see extra images and in other areas. 

Both with losses to the pietra dura decoration on the doors, one with a section of the tree trunk missing. 

Both with heavy tarnishing, oxidisation to mounts and dirt and dust. 

Other general signs of wear and tear, with the inevitable scuffs, scrathes, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age. Some fading.

Some old worm holes in areas, notably to the plinth base and backs. 

Two keys, one slightly bent. 

Please see additional images on www.bellmans.co.uk 

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