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Colossal English Victorian period carved oak sideboard and mirror

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This is a truly remarkable decorative sideboard from the English Victorian period in the 19th Century. From the estate of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon, this sideboard contains the family coat of arms carved in oak at the very top of the piece. Below this there is a central mirror in the shape of an arch, with two cupboards either side. Below the mirror there is an oak surface, below which there are three drawers and two cupboards. The carvings on the drawers and cupboards depict agricultural and hunting imagery, and the carvings around the edges take the form of vine wreaths.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mirror, Oak.
Creation Date:	1865
Styles / Movements:	Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	10436
Incollect Reference #:	375793

Dimensions

W.	96.46 in;	H.	108.66 in;	D.	33.46 in;
W.	245 cm;	H.	276 cm;	D.	85 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.