Inlaid Showcase Maple Various Essences Mahogany Ivory Italy 1800

Code :  ANTALT0001027

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Inlaid Showcase Maple Various Essences Mahogany Ivory Italy 1800

Code :  ANTALT0001027

not available

Inlaid Showcase Maple Various Essences Mahogany Ivory Italy 1800

Features

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Maple Various Wood Essences Mahogany

Material:  Ivory

Description

Small showcase originally probably lift of a two-body pieced furniture. It has two shaped doors with glass. Richly inlaid with ivory and various essences.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 104,5
Width: 98
Depth: 36

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence:

Maple

Hard, light wood used for inlays. It grows mainly in Austria, but it is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to North America, passing through China and Europe. It is one of the lightest woods ever, tending to white, it is similar to lime or birch wood. The briar is used in the production of ancient secretaires .

Various Wood Essences

Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.

Material: Ivory