Second half 19th century, the hinge stamped ''Paris'' and ''HD'' with an anchor, the outset rectangular top over a burl-veneered and fruitwood-inlaid cornice centered by a hand-painted porcelain floral medallion within a gilt-bronze surround, above a single glazed cabinet door enclosing a velvet-lined two-shelf interior, raised on turned toupie feet, with key, 42.5'' H x 30'' W x 13.25'' D, est: $800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Newport Beach, CA

Overall good condition. General scuffs, nicks, scratches, shrinkage cracks to verso panel and cracking to veneer commensurate with age. Scattered losses to brass molding around base; the largest area approximately .25'' x 5''. An approximately 4.5''-long crack and repair to left side panel beneath cornice. Repairs to legs and feet; two feet with later-added extenders.