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Napolean III Style Tortoise Shell Inlay Secretaire

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Napolean III Style Tortoise Shell Inlay Secretaire

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Description

Desk. ebonized rosewood with cove molded top with cast bronze floral gallery, very ornate and extensive figural and floral bronze ormolu mounts and inlay, two doors, over two dovetailed drawers over inlaid writing surface with scalloped edge, over one center drawer with sliding velvet covered writing surface, flanked by two dovetailed drawers with inlay, tapered cabriole legs with figural cast bronze ormolu mounts and tortoise shell inlay. 29 3/4w x 20 1/4d x 50 1/2. Marked Lock plate, Vernelle, Paris

Condition

very minor wear. Very good.

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Napolean III Style Tortoise Shell Inlay Secretaire

Name: Napolean III Style Tortoise Shell Inlay Secretaire
SKU: 158968297
Price: 4100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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