Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts

Case in overall good, stable condition. Inlays to top and lid intact and tight. Escutcheon detatched but retained. Hinges to sides and top operate freely. Key does not operate lock and lock is in the locked position, while open so door does not fully close. Glass intact without cracks or repairs. Some rubbing to gilt and minor chipping to base and to stopper bottoms. Late 19th century example.

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