Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet 19th C

This is a monumental fine and rare antique Victorian burr walnut and amboyna, Sevres porcelain and ormolu mounted breakfront mirror backed credenza, Circa 1860 in date. The well figured burr walnut top with perfectly matched veneers above a rectangular door centred with an oval Sevres porcelain plaque superbly painted with a Watteauesque courting couple on a bleu celeste ground with gilt highlights, flanked by a pair of glazed doors divided by acanthus grasped fluted ormolu mounted columns. The credenza with boxwood line inlaid decoration, amboyna panels, striking ormolu mounts and raised on a plinth base. Amazingly the interior of the credenza is lined with the original sumptuous burgundy leather. The large mirror back features a gilt mask on top and th mirror is framed by a pair of Corinthian Columns with beaded egg and dart moulding, the out-set corners are decorated with acanthus leaves. Complete with working locks and keys. This is a stunning piece which is sure to attract a lot of attention wheever placed. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed, and the interior relined, in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 295 cm x Width 187 cm x Depth 48 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 9 foot, 8 inches x Width 6 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches Our reference: A1324a Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:£10,750

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