{"product_id":"antique-french-ebonised-ormolu-mounted-cabinet-with-sevres-style-porcelain-plaques","title":"Antique French Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Cabinet with Sevres Style Porcelain Plaques","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking antique French ebonised cabinet, richly adorned with ornate gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and exquisite Sevres style porcelain plaques. This elegant piece features a bold black ebonised finish contrasted beautifully by finely cast gilded decoration, including classical figures, floral motifs, and scrolling acanthus mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central panel is decorated with hand-painted porcelain plaques depicting delicate floral arrangements, framed within intricate ormolu borders, creating a true statement of French craftsmanship and luxury design. The proportions make it an ideal decorative cabinet, side cabinet, or statement storage piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternally, the cabinet offers practical storage with shelving, while externally it presents as a highly decorative focal point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb example of antique French furniture, combining artistry and function.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 111cm | Width: 91cm | Depth: 31cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cabinet presents in \u003cstrong\u003egood antique condition\u003c\/strong\u003e commensurate with its age of approximately 160 years. The \u003cstrong\u003eebonised finish is sound throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e with the natural patina of age and honest surface wear consistent with a piece of this period. The \u003cstrong\u003eormolu mounts are present and complete\u003c\/strong\u003e - all porcelain plaques are intact, all major ormolu mounts are in place, and the quality of the gilding remains strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eporcelain plaques are all present and undamaged\u003c\/strong\u003e - the turquoise grounds and floral painting are clear and unfaded. The \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal door lock is present\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cabinet is stable and firm. As with all pieces of this age and type, there will be minor surface marks, small areas of wear to the ebonised finish, and natural patination to the ormolu - all of which are consistent with genuine antique status and add to the character of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57071558001017,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/ebonycabinet_cae8002e-9327-43c0-a627-c19f92d1e61e.jpg?v=1776342448","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-ebonised-ormolu-mounted-cabinet-with-sevres-style-porcelain-plaques","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}