Quarter sawn tiger oak side by side china cabinet. On the left hand side, it features two drawers, a double door cabinet with one shelf, a table top, and a flying rounded cabinet with curved glass door and walls and a mirrored back. On the right hand side, there's a curved glass cabinet door with removable shelves inside, glass walls, and a wood back. According to the previous owner, above this left side cabinet there was at one time a half mirror attached to the back but it has since broken off and been lost. In two places on this cabinet, there is a carved signature reading "LK". There have not been any stamps or other markings observed. It stands 5' 8.5" tall, 4' 7" wide, and 22" deep.
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Hi Mallary,
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The "LK" is a later inscription and probably indicates the initials of an earlier owner; it does not indicate maker.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Art Nouveau style tiger-oak part-glazed part demilune bookcase cabinet
Probably made in Midwest America, early 20th Century
In one asymmetrical case, fitted on one side with a tall ovoid glazed cabinet raised over a mirrored back by scrolled bird-form supports over bowed short drawers over bowed cabinet doors over a bowed long drawer, the adjacent side fitted with a tall bowed glazed cabinet fitted with a single hinged door opening to a shelved interior, all flanked by engaged twisted pilasters and raised on short feet.
68 1/2 inches tall, 55 inches wide, 22 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate with age and use. Previously fitted with a half-mirror, now lost.
PROVENANCE: acquired at auction
$2,000-3,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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