Napoleon III Style Boulle Cut Brass Faux Tortoise Shell Marquetry Inlaid Cabinets - a Pair

Description

A pair of striking Napoleon III Second Empire style ebonized cabinets inlaid with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut-brass marquetry.

Mid-19th … more A pair of striking Napoleon III Second Empire style ebonized cabinets inlaid with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut-brass marquetry.

Mid-19th century French Parisian styling, hand-crafted in the late 20th century, exceptionally executed, cut brass faux tortoise-shell marquetry and gilt bronze mounted black lacquered solid wood construction, topped with a shaped black marble top with white veining, having a single dovetailed drawer over cupboard with large spacious interior and single shelf, both with key included,

Dimensions: (approx)
Each: 41" High, 33" Wide, 16" Deep

As warm and attractive as they are useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as side cabinets, hall console, pier table, dry bar liquor cabinets, flanking a door or fireplace, or placed in the foyer as stunning entry statement pieces

Condition Report:
Very good original vintage condition. Presents well, strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, retaining vintage character marks and charm throughout, including marble tops displaying inherent natural inclusions and fissures, as well as minor chipping to edges, mostly contained to the unfinished back edge. Typical wear and minor finish losses. One cabinet with not noticeable gouge and blended fill to side. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall stunning examples!

Delivered cleaned, waxed, polished, ready for immediate use less