A large, antique French Provincial late 18th Century or early 19th century Deux-Corps (two piece) fir pine cabinet with glazed doors and a green watered silk interior. The old fir pine wood glows with a lightly waxed finish. Note the charming carved circular details near the top and at the center of the bottom apron. Interior shelves, two at the top and one at the bottom, offer a good amount of storage. This piece would be stunning in a dining room and can be displayed closed or open at the top to display china and crystal. Store linens in the bottom portion. Brass hinges and key escutcheons appear to be original. The top crown is removable and the top portion lifts off the bottom portion, for ease of movement. Assembled, the cabinet measures 91"H x 52.5"W x 19.25"D. The top portion measures 51.5"H x 52.5"W x 16"D. The bottom portion measures 39.25"H x 51"W x 19.25"D. The top key fits loosely into the key escutcheon. It locks the door and acts as a pull. Left doors latch on the interior. Condition commensurate with age and use. In as found condition. This cabinet is over 200 years old so there are cracks, split and chips in the wood, as you would expect, but nothing that is destabilizing or affects the function or beauty of this piece. Old pin holes in the edge of the top, interior shelves. Small flaws in the green fabric. There is a stabilizer inside the bottom left side of the cabinet. A small crack in the small glass pane on one door, see last photo. Many additional detail photos available upon request.
