Scotland, late 19th century, labeled "John Taylor & Son, Edinburgh", shaped ebonized top, conforming frieze and case decorated with elaborate Boulle inlay, mythological masks and putto caryatids, paneled doors flanked by glass panel doors with shelved interior, blocked base with foliate medallions, 44 x 96 x 18 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina

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structurally sound, top with scattered spanning shrinkages, abrasions, and small chips, Boulle inlay with lifting, separation, and small losses scattered throughout, one detached brass component of Boulle found inside interior, top is possibly later, bronze mounts with wear to gilt surface, interior worn and discolored velvet lining, base with edge losses and brass inlay separation, label has been painted over but is mostly discernable, other scattered wear and imperfections from age and use