Louis XV Style Marquetry Display Cabinet on Low Buffet Base

Louis XV Style Marquetry Display Cabinet on Low Buffet Base — Napoleon III Period, 19th century. Various woods: rosewood veneer, walnut veneer and indigenous woods, ebonised wood. Rich floral marquetry decoration to the front, top and sides. Extensive gilt bronze mounts throughout, comprising: bronze corner mounts to the lower door, bronze friezes surrounding the lower door, waist rail, glazed cabinet door and shelves, upper frieze, etc. Bronze spandrels to the lower door and glazed cabinet door. Pierced gallery to the top of the piece. The cabinet comprises: a lower section opening with a single door enclosing two interior shelves; an upper section opening with a glazed door forming a display cabinet, with small shaped shelves on either side; a frieze drawer at waist level. The whole raised on small boulle-style feet with gilt bronze collars. A piece of fine craftsmanship.