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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 12

Lot 12

Italian Renaissance Table Top Collector's Cabinet, 17th/early 18th century

Italian Renaissance Table Top Collector's Cabinet, 17th/early 18th century
Lot 12 Details
Italian Renaissance Table Top Collector's Cabinet, 17th/early 18th century

the ebonised case with a hinged lid opening to a compartment over an architectural facade having gilt tracery overall, and seven drawers inset with lapis lazuli, nacre, glazed painted mythological scenes on ivory, all surrounding a central mirrored removable panel revealing three further drawers, all on an associated later stand
cabinet 16.5 x 18.6 x 12.5 in — 41.9 x 47.2 x 31.8 cm; on stand height 44 in — 111.8 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Italian Renaissance Table Top Collector's Cabinet, 17th/early 18th century
  • Italian Renaissance Table Top Collector's Cabinet, 17th/early 18th century
  • Italian Renaissance Table Top Collector's Cabinet, 17th/early 18th century
  • Italian Renaissance Table Top Collector's Cabinet, 17th/early 18th century
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CONDITION DETAILS

Alterations and restoration. Crazing and loss to external lacquer cabinet. Crizzling (glass disease) to a few glass panels. In overall reasonable condition commensurate with age.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.