Chinoiserie lacquered flap. Probably England, first half 18th century Embossed and partially gilded decorations on green lacquer background, front with two large drawers and two smaller ones in a line, tilting door concealing red lacquered interior with compartments, small drawers and mirrored door, spherical feet 95X53X103 cm Prince Giovanelli Collection, Venice@@@ Private collection G. Morazzoni, Venetian furniture of the 1700s, Bestetti and Tumminelli, 1927, p. 178 Good overall condition, wear and tear, natural signs of wear and tear of time, as per photo https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/5cz6kegezxnao3nbvh6zo/AIoCQSrMTbwB6BPQaVa5m78?rlkey=k5qb81l0uwnfq48xq8f0nbhz3&st=gk337d88&dl=0

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