London, 19th century, turned wood faux bamboo and ebonized wood panels with Chinoiserie painted decoration, one with open compartment, the other with two hinged doors, label on back panel.

18 x 19 x 8 in.

Howard and Sons is a noted high quality furniture maker for Royal families and the wealthy; this company was commissioned by George Vanderbilt and can be seen in the green upholstered sofas of the tapestry hall at Biltmore.

Darkening to painted surfaces; ebonized finish flaking to tops; overall good age appropriate condition; no key.