433 - AN EARLY 17TH C. FLEMISH EBONY VENEERED TABLE CABINET, MONETARY CHEST

AN EARLY 17TH C. FLEMISH EBONY VENEERED TABLE CABINET, MONETARY CHEST An Early 17th-century Flemish ebony veneered table cabinet. This European monetary chest has a pair of frontal panel cupboard doors, eight drawers and a central compartment ornate with architectural baroque twisted columns. The lower part of the cabinet is a locked compartment. The upper part is a lidded box. The inner surface of each drawer and compartment is currently covered with handmade marble paper, an addition from the late 19th century. Dimensions: H: 22 1/4 in., (56.5 cm.); W: 19 3/4 in., (50.5 cm.) Condition: Very good. Surface wear and signs of aging as expected for its age, especially at the edges and corners. Sides presenting craquelure. The marble paper lining is a 19th c. replacement from the original. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.