19th Century French Louis XVI Revival Two Door Bookcase Vitrine Cabinet c.1880

This is a 19th century, French, Louis XVI revival, two door bookcase, vitrine or cabinet. Hand built to the highest level of craftsmanship in mahogany with excellent colour and finish. Accentuated with bronze beading and golden highlights. Raised on tapering circular section legs with bronze toes. Double field panelled sides rise to a shaped crown moulding in good proportion. Rounded front corners fluted and highlighted. A pair of field panel doors lock top and bottom with original lock, key and slide mechanism. The glazed panels feature the original blown glass that ripple in the light. A central bronze dust strip closing the cabinet, a real sign of quality. Inside four fully adjustable shelves. Edged with twin bronze string detail. Offering deep 42cm (16.5") shelf space. An exceptional cabinet with formal lines to display books or objet d'art beautifully. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.