An Empire ebonised guéridon, An Empire ebonised guéridon, early 19th century, French, the grey marble top above a plain frieze, raised on gilt-metal-mounted column supports, united by a triform stretcher, terminating in castors, 81cm diameter 71cm high Condition Report: General surface wear and scratches to marble, with tiny chips to edge. Split to frieze. A little wobble in joints. Ebonised decoration later. Some losses, splits and minor lifting to veneer. General wear, tarnish and discolouration to metal.