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19TH C. NAPOLEON III BOULLE INLAID BONHEUR-DU-JOUR

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19TH C. NAPOLEON III BOULLE INLAID BONHEUR-DU-JOUR

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French, 19th century. Second Empire Napoleon III bonheur-d-jour or ladies' writing desk, having a boulle inlaid ebonized case with bronze mounts, double doors, three drawers, and rising on cabriole legs. Unmarked. Approx. overall, h. 61", w. 33", d. 21".

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19TH C. NAPOLEON III BOULLE INLAID BONHEUR-DU-JOUR

Name: 19TH C. NAPOLEON III BOULLE INLAID BONHEUR-DU-JOUR
SKU: 113552349
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

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