Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase on Chest

Description

Circa 1820.  Early 19^th Century Dutch marquetry inlaid mahogany bookcase on chest.   Surmounted by an arched marquetry cornice with centre foliate carving, the glazed door opening to a shelved cabinet with ornate brass escutcheon and side glazing.  The shaped-top chest base with intricate foliate marquetry inlay above three short and one deep front drawer with original Rococo brass handles above a shaped inlaid frieze.   The canted sides with shaped columns extending down to the feet and the chest sides with profuse urns and flowers marquetry inlay.