A 19th Century Country French vaisselier, or china hutch, from Brittany made of solid chestnut and in two parts. The top has a tall plate rack with two sets of six shelves with turned spindle gallery flanking a glass cased clock. Clock has an enamel face with embossed brass surround and large brass pendulum. In working order with seven day Morbier movement and signed by the clockmaker: Girard and the town: Quimper. Note: the pendulum door has two panes of glass with a visible seam. The buffet has simple hand-carved decoration of flowering vines, scalloped door panels and apron. One shallow dovetailed drawer above a two door cabinet opening to one interior shelf. Original brass hardware including large hinges, decorative escutcheons and a heart in the center. Working locks and two keys. The plate rack rests on the buffet and there is a space cut into the top to accommodate the pendulum. Waxed patina. The plate rack and legs of the buffet were restored at some point. Plates shown are sold separately. Please see other listings. Circa 1860-1880.
Overall dimensions: 92.5"H x 49.5"W x 23.25"D
Buffet: 35.75"H x 49.5"W x 23.25"D
Plate rack: 56.75"H x 47.25"W x 8.5"D (11.5"D at crown)
Shelves: 7"D x 7.5"H x 14"W

#80112