Small Wall-mounted Or Freestanding Display Cabinet With A Gendarme's Cap Design, Exotic Wood Veneer, Mid-18th Century
A small Louis XV-era wall-mounted or freestanding display case with a fluted “gendarme’s hat” top; the front is made of exotic wood veneer in a radiating pattern, the back is lined with burgundy velvet, and the original antique glass pane is beautifully irregular.
This is likely a small reliquary display case that was intended to hold a devotional figure—it accommodates quite well, as shown in the photo, a few attractive bindings made of leather, vellum, or marbled paper.
A piece of undeniable charm, in excellent overall condition; a few tiny chips in the veneer.
Mid-18th century.
This is likely a small reliquary display case that was intended to hold a devotional figure—it accommodates quite well, as shown in the photo, a few attractive bindings made of leather, vellum, or marbled paper.
A piece of undeniable charm, in excellent overall condition; a few tiny chips in the veneer.
Mid-18th century.
280 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Wood marquetry
Width: 19 cm
Height: 39 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Reference (ID): 1830005
Availability: In stock
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