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French Inlaid Oak & Fruitwood Armoire

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Code: 10286

Dimensions:

H: 193cm (76")W: 123cm (48.4")D: 62cm (24.4")



A good provincial French oak and fruitwood armoire of ecclesiastical origin, with stepped cornice and a pair of shaped panel doors with shell carved detailing, inlaid starbursts, brass studded decoration and visible long steel bar hinges . The elaborate brass escutcheons with punch-work decoration depicting the Virgin Mary, flaming hearts and scrollwork and original working key.  With brass studded detailing in the form of a diamond motif above the doors and the date 1863 below.  The sides are of panelled construction and the interior is later fitted with a shelf and hanging bar.             

Although the armoire is dated 1863 it is very likely of an earlier date with the brass detailing a later addition.  Given the decoration to the brass escutcheons it is possibly of ecclesiastical origin.  

Measures 193cm high x 123cm wide (138cm including cornice) x 62cm deep