Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Credenza with Mirror Back, 19th Century

This is a monumental fine and rare antique Victorian burr walnut and amboyna, Sevres porcelain and ormolu-mounted breakfront mirror backed credenza, circa 1860 in date. The well figured burr walnut top with perfectly matched veneers above a rectangular door centred with an oval Sevres porcelain plaque superbly painted with a Watteauesque courting couple on a bleu celeste ground with gilt highlights, flanked by a pair of glazed doors divided by acanthus grasped fluted ormolu-mounted columns. The credenza with boxwood line inlaid decoration, amboyna panels, striking ormolu mounts and raised on a plinth base. Amazingly the interior of the credenza is lined with the original sumptuous burgundy leather. The large mirror back features a gilt mask on top and th mirror is framed by a pair of Corinthian Columns with beaded egg and dart moulding, the out-set corners are decorated with acanthus leaves. Complete with working locks and keys. This is a stunning piece which is sure to attract a lot of attention whenever placed. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed, and the interior relined, in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 295 x width 187 x depth 48 Dimensions in inches: Height 116.1 x width 73.6 x depth 18.9