A hardwood display cabinet

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

the separate glazed rectangular section with a hinged front panel, the frame carved with flowering prunus branches, supported on the stand with flush panel top within a mitred frame and moulded edge above a shaped apron pierced and carved with prunus boughs in relief, extending down the corner cabriole legs joined by three stepped shelves bordered with carved prunus branches
98 cm high, 74 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Condition Report

With key. Overall surface dust. The frame of the upper, glazed section is slighty lighter than the frame of the base, indicating light fading, however the colour of the wood is generally strong throughout. The glazed panels of the top section are in good order. The chain supporting the glazed drop front is missing a section and has been temporarily secured. The shelves are in good order with no splits. The carving to the exterior is in good order throughout, but with some losess near the feet. Surface marks and scuffing to the feet through use over time. Structurally sound.

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