18th Century-Style Wooden Vitrine with Hand Painted Designs and Bronze Mounts

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15" (38 cm.) l. 11"h. The wooden vitrine features a glass curved front, and is styled in the late 18th century manner with elegant cabriole legs, original bronze-green painted finish with dainty colorful flowers, and surmounted with bronze mounts on the legs and edging the front window, with a filigree border and with patterned silk lining on the inside cabinet and inside working drawer. With original key. The lined interior displays a set of brass buttons in original presentation box, two pairs of kidskin gloves, mother-of-pearl opera glasses, two small gilt mesh purses, and other accessories. Excellent condition. French, maitrise model, late 19th century in the 18th century style.