A Louis XV Provincial walnut poudreuse
second half 18th century
With central hinged panel reversing to a mirror flanked by a pair of hinged flaps revealing a divided interior.
closed height 29in (74cm); width 29in (74cm); depth 19 1/2in (50cm); height open 46in (117cm)

Structurally sound. General marks, nicks, scratches, cracks, stains, fading and wear commensurate with age and use. Notable dark stains to top. Hardware probably replaced. Replacements to hinges. Visible old woodworm and losses due to woodworm. Plate probably replaced. Spoting and loss of silvering to mirror plate. Later molding around plate.