Pair of Ancient Showcases Early '900 Pinewood Mahogany Gilded Bronze

France Early 20th Century

Code: ANMOLI0207547

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Pair of Ancient Showcases Early '900 Pinewood Mahogany Gilded Bronze

France Early 20th Century

Code: ANMOLI0207547

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Pair of Ancient Showcases Early '900 Pinewood Mahogany Gilded Bronze - France Early 20th Century

Features

France Early 20th Century

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  France

Main essence:  Silver Fir Mahogany

Material:  Gilded Bronze , Mahogany Veneer , Enamelled sheet , Brass , Mirror , Blown Glass

Description

Pair of mahogany veneered fir display cabinets, France, early 20th century. Display case with door on the front and blown glass; inside there is a mirror. Band decorated with three enamels on sheet metal with chivalric scenes, framed by chiseled gilded bronzes. Wavy legs with lower support surface and ending with brass cups.

Product Condition:
Product that due to age and wear requires restoration and re-polishing. We try to present the real state of the furniture as fully as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description will prevail.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 174
Width: 67
Depth: 28

Additional Information

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence:

Silver Fir

Soft coniferous wood, used for rustic furniture or to build the chest, that is the structure, of furniture then veneered in more precious woods. It has been used since ancient times, its most valuable use is, in the Spruce variant, in the inlays of French antique furniture of the '700 . The spruce, more typical of northern Europe, in Italy grows mainly in the Eastern Alps at altitudes above 1300 m. The noblest use of this essence was in the construction of violins, guitars and cellos: Stradivari himself produced his famous violins with this wood.

Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.

Material:

Gilded Bronze

Mahogany Veneer

Enamelled sheet

Brass

Mirror

Blown Glass

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