Pair of Neapolitan Showcases, Mahogany and Glass, 19th Century

Code: ANMOLI0051843

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Pair of Neapolitan Showcases, Mahogany and Glass, 19th Century

Code: ANMOLI0051843

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Pair of Neapolitan Showcases, Mahogany and Glass, 19th Century

Features

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence:  Mahogany

Material:  Mahogany Feather Banded Veneer , Glass

Description

Pair of neapolitan production showcases with two doors mahogany feather banded veneer with marple threadings and inlays. Inlays with phytomorphic patterns, vegetable racemates taht turns into putti following the style of the grottesque of the lower band. Originally thei were made be placed on the floor, but lately they've been lifted up. The lower inlaid counter and the four supports, of which the frontal ones are shaped as twisted columns, had been added later.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 216
Width: 131
Depth: 39

With certificate of authenticity

Certificate issued by:  Enrico Sala

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence: 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:

Mahogany Feather Banded Veneer

Glass

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