Limelight Ligure the EIGHTEENTH Century

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: Liguria, Italy

Main essence: Maple , Ebony

Material: Walnut Slab , Walnut Feather Banded

Description

Elegant limelight ligure in straight line from the foot turned. Has three drawers and three cassettin the aligned and pull tabs removable. The lift system hides fine scarabattolo with open compartments and two drawers to the right with the lock. Threads in ebony and maple. Reserves in feather of walnut.

Product Condition:
Product in good conditions, shows some signs of wear.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 115,5
Width: 119
Depth: 60

With certificate of authenticity

Additional Information

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

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 .

Ebony

Without any doubt it is one of the most precious and appreciated essences ever. Very hard and resistant, it is pleasant to the touch thanks to its smoothness, it is a wood with a typical black color. Being very rare it was traded as a precious metal and frequently forged. Because of its hardness, it is very difficult to work, which is why the term cabinetmaker, which indicates the very skilled craftsman in fine carpentry works, derives from this very essence. In modern times, it was introduced by the Flemings and Germans and immediately enjoyed success with the French. The golden period for Ebony was the Baroque, especially in the Boulle style workings. In general it is widely used in inlays, but also for furniture upholstery, for contrasting effects alongside brass, bronze and tortoiseshell.