the niche doors opening to reveal three drawers each; on a later red painted and parcel-gilt stand

This imposing cabinet has had alterations namely to the central section that was originally, most likely, with further compartments, three of the exterior drawers with missing mouldings, though two are still existing and waiting to be re-attached. Decorative but altered. The later stand, later decorated, with small losses to paint and gilding revealing timber and gesso in places and scuffing to feet.
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