French Early 20th Century Louis XVI Period Mounted Cabinet Vitrine

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An extremely high quality and elegant French late 19th century Louis XVI period mahogany and ormolu-mounted cabinet vitrine which is … Read more An extremely high quality and elegant French late 19th century Louis XVI period mahogany and ormolu-mounted cabinet vitrine which is finished on all sides. The cabinet is raised by tapered fluted legs with toupie shaped sabots. The legs are joined by a solid mahogany bottom tier. And bronze mounts. Above is a reeded sliding door below a drawer with a trompe l'oeil depicting books. The sides, back and doors are decorated by a refined ormolu beaded border throughout. The upper portion has a vitrine with an interior shelf and a chicken wire door. The top with a grey marble. See less