Continental Baroque Carved Walnut Diminutive Cabinet

17th century, pine and mixed woods secondary, top with molded edge, upper paneled drawer flanked by lion masks over a single hinged cabinet door flanked by caryatids, shelved and fabric lined interior, paneled base with repeating lion masks, gadrooned moldings, paneled case sides, later straight paneled feet, with key.

37 x 25.5 x 11 in.

From the Estate of the late Ralph L. Townes, Raleigh, North Carolina

Pencil inscription to underside of drawer.

Wear and insect damage commensurate with age; later fabric lining; later feet; drawer rebuilt; later lower center panel at base; lacking rings to lion masks; cut-out at door surround near lock (unable to lock).