French Provincial Louis XV style inlaid walnut bonnetiere, late 19th c., having shaped cornice over star motif, single cabinet door, with central inlaid urn, revealing shelved interior, rising on short cabriole legs, ending on whorl feet, evidence of old woodworm throughout the case, small trim losses, wear/loss at feet, one side needing a shim, approx 95"h, 42"w, 25"d

8.24.23-LOT- 389-The structure stands sturdy, as a provincial piece, this cabinet was not mass created by a company but an individual and is rustic in nature, there is evidence of old woodworm throughout the case, wear/some loss at both front feet, with the left foot, having a shim underneath due to wear/loss, I know a small trim loss at upper left, and some small losses and wear at side case and to protruding elements, there is some tonal variation to the case, the long iron hinge and lock are intact with some patination, the key operates the lock, interior shelving is sturdy and solid, the mentioned evidence of old woodworm is commensurate with the age and origin, all  imported shipments are fumigated

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