Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680 Sold with traces of red lacquer

with traces of red lacquer decoration

Each stand has twin shelves and a pull out bedside table slide

the chairs are raised on straight legs

the caning has been professionally replaced by hand with over 180 hours of labor in Bloomsbury's workshops

along with his regret at burning the stories he had written while in London

Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680 Sold with traces of red lacquerA good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastical use, this cabinet is in two sections mainly of 17th century elements. The top having a stepped cornice with a carved floral frieze, below is a single carved panel door with a landscape scene carved to the center, featuring a grazing game bird, the door is flanked by a