Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table / Cabinet / Chest with Sevres Plaque, circa 1890 Redo 25" tall X 25

25" tall X 25

The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut

to the far background are boats on the banks of the Arno river

The lid having handcut steel hinges most likely replaced in the 17th century from the previous steel 'snipe' hinges

5 cm X 142 cm

Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table / Cabinet / Chest with Sevres Plaque, circa 1890 Redo 25" tall X 25SOLD A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table chest, inlaid walnut with a large Sevres style plaque depicting lovers in 18th century dress, circa 1890. The top is inlaid with a large enameled 'Bleu Celeste' Sevres style plaque and framed with a gilded bronze ribbon, then crossbanded with rosewood, following with a band of walnut 'basket weave' parquetry, finished with another band of rosewood and a gilded bronze