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Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
$7,395
£5,626.51
€6,482.89
CA$10,498.59
A$11,263.10
CHF 6,041.30
MX$135,606.26
NOK 76,157.64
SEK 69,445.22
DKK 48,435.83
About the Item
An exceptional French antique Napoleon III inlaid ebonized
ormolu mounted marble top secretaire chest, circa 1860.
This superb antique French secretaire abattant has a black
white veined marble top, with a reverse breakfront gilded bronze frieze below, the front of the secretaire is very finely inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
gilt bronze 'rope twist' decoration. The chest has eight drawer fronts with gilded cast bronze garland decorated lock escutcheons, three of the drawers are dummy
form the fall front for the pull down secretary, which has the original blue velvet writing surface and engraved lock-plate. The interior is made of the finest flame grained satinwood and has two drawers with lozenge shaped inlay, the top of the chest with a pair of very finely cast gilt bronze caryatid brackets, the base with a corresponding pair of gilt bronze acanthus shaped brackets. The secretaire is raised on turned bun feet with gilt bronze mounts and a shaped skirt also with a gilt bronze mount, the sides of the chest with inlaid bronze stringing.
Condition is excellent, this exceptional French antique secretary chest is a real showstopper and is ready to grace your space.
- Dimensions:Height: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent antique condition.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
- Reference Number:Seller: BB-90061stDibs: LU4876144234182
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