A flap chest of impressive sizes - antique

Ancient Ribalta Marchigiana walnut cabinet from 1700 featuring a front with three large drawers, six small drawers for two orders, and secret compartments inside the calatoia. It is in good preserved condition. 

This is a fold-out chest of drawers in impressive size, veneered with walnut wood, decorated with cherry wood frames arranged in contrasting veins, surrounded by maple fillets, also reintroduced inside the calatoia, while the mirrors made of walnut burl are only present on the central decoration. 

The bureau dates from the second half of the 18th century and comes from a private residence in Ancona. 

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