5962781 An Augsburg gilt-metal, rock-crystal and pierre dure-mounted ebony, kingwood and ebonised table-cabinet, c.1630-40 by German School, (17th century); 76x92x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ripple-moulded overall, the domed and hinged top enclosing a velvet-lined well, set with an octagon and geometric panels of C-scroll cast gilt-metal bordered specimen stones, including lapis an various types of agates, and a central mirror plate, above a pair of geometrically-panelled doors mounted with grotesque cartouche clasps and enclosing an elaborate architectural interior fitted with a central triumphal arch with spirally-turned crystal columns, flanked by pillared niches set with classical figures and surmounted by an architectural cresting and balustraded gallery mounted with a pair of seated figures, two pairs of obelisks and four further figures, the whole with pierced C-scroll and foliate mounts framing specimens of semi-precious stones and concealing thirteen variously-sized drawers and eight secret drawers, above a green silk-lined frieze-drawer, the geometrically-panelled sides with carrying handles, the niches to the central level with drilled holes behind the figures, possibly to secure gilt-bronze shell-shaped niche linings (now lacking), the bronze figures re-arranged and some possibly associated, the left-hand figure of Mars later, on a modern lucite stand); Photo by Christie\'s Images.