Sold for $4,375

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Regency Style Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Penwork Cabinet

Late 19th Century

Height 43 3/4 x width 50 x depth 14 1/4 inches.

Property from the Collection of Ron Winter, Merwins Antiques, Birmingham, Michigan

Condition Report

In overall fairly stable condition. Having scattered loss to gesso throughout gilded edge framing the top and along the vertical ribbed sections along each front-facing edge. Pieces of loss throughout penwork exposing basewood, instances of bubbling and a section to the top of one drawer that has lifted. The gilt metal band wrapping along the base of the cabinet is partially detached and lifting at one corner and slightly lifting at the other. With two interior shelves and key. The key turns in the keyhole but the locking mechanism does not function properly (does not lock). Additional images available upon request.

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