An Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Malachite Cabinet
Item # CC1279
The rectangular malachite top above a gilt bronze frieze, with a bronze motif depicting a pair of rams centered by cornucopia and a maiden. A single, central door mounted with wonderful bronze roses, flowers and fruit.
Malachite is a semi-precious stone and also a valuable copper ore, hydrous copper carbonate. It is a beautiful green earth stone with irregular black banding. It is easily recognized by its color, green streak, and silky or velvety luster. It was used to make beautiful jewelry and to adorn only the finest pieces of furniture. In the 18th and 19th centuries malachite was popular with Russian Czars and Nobility. They often used it to decorate their palaces and own personal furnishings. The Hermitage Museum has one of the biggest and best displays of Malachite pieces in the world.
Width: 43 inches / 109cm
Depth: 17 inches / 43cm
