Northern European black and gilt japanned cabinet incorporating Chinese Export elements mid 18th century

the arched upper section with a mirrored central cupboard door enclosing a shelf and five small drawers, flanked by cupboards each enclosing five drawers, with two drawers below, the base with with two cupboard doors to each side, each enclosing three drawers, on shaped bracket feet

By repute Torbenfeldt Castle, Sealand, previously called Frydendal Castle.

Generally this is in good condition. There are characteristic areas of restoration throughout consistent with age and use which could be improved on. In particular all cupboard doors have age cracks and some losses. The sides top and bottom with similar losses.The sides of the upper section have warped slightly. There are age cracks to the centre of the lower section. There are some areas where the decoration is flaking and will need to be stabilised.
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