A rosewood, ebonised, ivory and bone-inlaid cabinet, mid-19th century, probably Northern Italian,

the rectangular top with a frieze depicting Apollo surrounded by the Muses, above two cupboard doors, one depicting St George, the other Perseus, the side panels with St Michael and probably St Margaret, over a further frieze with classical figures, on foliate carved and inlaid column supports, the backboard centred by a horse-drawn chariot

Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: YGTJBPAJ
Ivory - Important Information: This lot contains ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.

118cm wide, 50cm deep, 170cm high

Provenance:

Gifted to the vendor's family by Mrs Thomas MacGregor Greer of Tullylagen Manor, Co. Tyrone.

Condition Report:

Please note that in the printed and digital page-turner catalogue image, a small section of grey blanket is visible at the front of the cabinet; this relates to the photographic setup and is not damage to the cabinet itself.

Overall the cabinet is in good structural condition but with noticeable cosmetic faults to the surfaces and inlaid decoration. Some warping, bowing and splinters to the back of the base. Small losses to inlay and banding, and some pieces lifting. Split to the base. Some wear and rubbing to ebonised finish in places. Scuffs and wear to the feet. Old woodworm present but nothing that appears active. Backboards to the upper section replaced. Please see the additional images provided for reference to the overall condition.