Antique 17th Century French Baroque Carved Walnut Credence Cabinet Cherubs 1650

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A good antique French baroque carved walnut credence cabinet on stand, circa 1650.
The two part cabinet comprising a two … more A good antique French baroque carved walnut credence cabinet on stand, circa 1650.
The two part cabinet comprising a two door cabinet on stand, the top having a carved & stepped crown, below are a pair of cupboard doors the rectangular panels in relief and carved with a lozenge design to the center, these panels are repeated on the sides. The doors are flanked with a pair of carved winged cherub masks with a carved foliate panel below, a corresponding carved panel is between the doors. The rear of the doors are covered with a mustard colored fabric and can be easily removed, the doors have the original hand cut steel lock and key and the doors enclose a single shelf.
The cabinet dates circa 1650 the stand below is from the mid 19th century, circa 1850, the stand having a single drawer carved with a saints head to the center & a carved frieze with arches containing carved acanthus leaf. The stand is raised on two pairs of tall 'Barley Twist' columns to the front, below is a stepped storage plinth with carved bun feet.
The cabinet is of traditional 17th century joined & pegged construction, condition is very good indeed, the finish is a warm dark mellow honey color, a fine 17th century cabinet ready to grace your space. less