Lot no. 17
17. Violet wood, amaranth and fruitwood marquetry liquor cabinet attributed to Matthijs Horrix, Netherlands, circa 1780
A Dutch tulipwood, amaranth, green-stained wood and fruitwood marquetry and parquetry spirit casket, attributed to Matthijs Horrix (1735-1809), circa 1780
Of square form, the lid inlaid with tulip and butterflies within an engraved scale border with flowerheads to the corners, the front, sides and back inlaid with cube parquetry, two shaped silver handles, enclosing a green silk inlaid interior fitted with nine cut and faceted crystal flasks with silver stoppers and chained labels, 23.5cm wide, 23.5cm deep, 19cm high (9in wide, 9in deep, 7in high)
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