Large display cabinet, Netherlands 18th/19th c. So-called ''plate cabinet''. Softwood, mahogany veneered and with rich floral inlay decoration of various colored precious woods. Slightly canted corpus on curved stud frame with squeeze ball feet. High three-sided glazed display case top with three shelves for four compartments above three drawers. Slightly stepped pediment with terminating center cartouche. Double-winged. Fittings and locks not original. Two keys. H 245 cm x W 190 cm x D 50 cm. Large window cupboard, Netherlands 18th/19th century. So-called dish-cupboard. Pine wood with mahogany veneer and rich decoration of floral inlays from various multicolored woods. High rising corpus over open base, three drawers, two window doors, three racks inside. Locks and handles not original, two keys.

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