A cabinet with marquetry and riveted leather covering

A cabinet with marquetry and riveted leather covering Riveted and embossed leather, etched, engraved and blackened brass, fruitwoods; dyed and ebonised wood on softwood, wrought iron. Covered in leather on five exterior sides with ornamental riveting, with side carrying handles. Drop-front with concealed lock and two iron bolts; the inside richly inlaid with ornament, carnations, tulips and violets around a brass plaque depicting "Hercules Abducts Iole" after Hans Sebald Beham. Inside, eight drawers with ten etched strapwork panels surrounding a central compartment. Cracks and minor losses to the leather; exterior lock fitting missing. Height 29, width 35.9, depth 27.2 cm. Nuremberg or Augsburg, late 16th C.

Estimate:£16,743.72

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