18th C. LOUIS XVI MARQUETRY CORNER CABINET, FIDELYS SCHEY
stenciled with a crown over an F on bottom behind center foot; also carved initials JME (Jurande des Menusiers Ebenistes) and a faint serial number over left side leg under the beveled marble top; the cupboard door inlaid with musical instruments and geometric inlay, shelf to interior; inlaid canted sides with gilded bronze oval florets; ormolu mount to apron and front foot (total of four feet); 37"h; 29"w; 19"d
From a Boston, Beacon Hill, Acorn Street residence. (The historical cobblestoned Acorn St; is the most visited strolling attraction on Beacon Hill.)
The "F" with a crown mark on Louis XVI furniture signifies that the piece was likely made for the Palace of Fontainebleau. Louis XVI period furniture often features the JME stamp, indicating that it was approved by the guild of cabinetmakers.
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Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

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