An Indo-Portuguese ebony, tortoiseshell and kingwood cabinet on stand, late 17th century and later, the rectangular top set with a high pierced brass gallery, above an arrangement of seven moulded drawers, the sides geometrically veneered and crossbanded with rosewood, raised on a later ebonised stand, painted with corresponding faux tortoiseshell decoration, the square supports united by an undertier, 93cm wide 34cm deep 133cm high Condition report: Gallery loose and broken in places. Losses to veneer. Traces of ivory stringing to edge, although a great deal of this is now lost. Escutcheon missing to the top drawer, and there is one piece of tortoiseshell missing which has been replaced with wood. Some locks missing - one is off but present. Knocks, wear, scratches, scuffs and losses to stand. Joints solid. General wear throughout and would benefit from professional attention.