around 1720
The large cabinet, veneered in walnut and burr walnut, shows the allegory of Strength and Loyalty inlaid in ivory on the doors. The two allegorical figures stand on pewter pedestals and are framed by birds, busts and small ornamental motifs, also in ivory.
Ivory gives the high-quality veneer work an additional exotic and value-enhancing accent and was a sought-after feature of 18th century Brunswick furniture art.
The engravings on the ivory, on the pewter consoles and on the strapwork have been excellently preserved to this day. The cabinet comes from a noble estate in Lower Saxony.
Height: 235 cm, width: 211 cm, depth: 73 cm