Lot 950

A LACQUERED BRASS MIRROR BACKED DISPLAY CABINET (2)

With a pair of central doors on lion’s paw feet mounted on associated Louis XVI style stand; 150cm wide; 48cm deep; 171cm high

Estimate: £300 - £500
Hammer price: £4,200
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition report: 

Some tarnishing to the frame, as to be expected. Dirt and dust in areas. Some very minor dents to the very edges notably the cornice and joins. 

The upper brass display cabinet is 149cm wide; 37.5cm deep; 117.cm high; 

The cornice is finished with a section of wood at very top, which isn’t meant to be visible, but is now loose and a little warped. 

 Some mirror glass to base is loose and requires regluing. Mirror glass also with spots of loss to the silvering. 

The base with various small veneer chips to the top along the edges. 

Other inevitable scuffs, scrathes, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age. Including a chip to one glass shelf on the left side. 

Top section probably 19th century. Bottom section later 

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