19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs

$8,900

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Display your rifle or shotgun collection in this beautifully carved, antique gun cabinet. Created in France, circa 1860, the two-piece buffet with barley twist side columns, sits on bun feet over a straight base plinth. The upper section decorated with vine and grape motifs, features a deer head with real horns over a pair of arched doors embellished with carved leaf decor around the original wavy clear glass panels; when opened, the inside is dressed with nine gun holder slots; the cabinet will hold up to 9 guns in the upright position with slot for each stock and barrel. The bottom section with barley twist columns is dressed with two drawers decorated with carved branch handles. Each door panel decorated with carved foliate is further embellished with hand carved oval medallions of fish and bird sculptures in high relief. The inside reveals a middle shelf for additional storage. The tall buffet is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich light bleached oak finish, and exquisite hunting and fishing carvings. Guns not included. Two keys included. Measures: 57″ W x 23.75″ D x 110″ H.

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