English Victorian lacquered papier-mache writing bureau table, mid 19th c., the whole heavily inlaid with abalone shell and gilt accents, removable travel desk, having roll back top, revealing inkwell and storage compartments, and slant-front velvet lined writing surface, rising on games table, inlaid with chessboard tiles, over carved apron with floral motifs, rising on scrolled trestle base, joined by H stretcher, ending on casters, overall: approx 34.25"h, 22"w, 18"d, table only: approx 28"h **Provenance: Through our consignor, from the estate of film producer Fred Orain (French, 1909-1999)** Start Price: $600.00

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