Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table / Cabinet / Chest with Sevres Plaque, circa 1890 Redo 1568-1640)

1568-1640)

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

The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut

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

Each figure can be removed from the wooden plinth and both signed to the underside

Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table / Cabinet / Chest with Sevres Plaque, circa 1890 Redo 1568-1640)SOLD 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