A French kingwood and gilt-metal-mounted table a ouvrage, the trompe l'oeil parquetry shaped hinged top enclosing a mirrored interior with engraved hinges and lock plate, the frieze mounted with oval floral plaquettes on cabriole legs headed with cherubs' masks and cabochon ornament trailing to scroll sabots, 19th century -- 25in. (64cm.) wide, 17in. (42cm.) deep, 28½in. (72cm.) high.

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A French kingwood and gilt-metal-mounted table a ouvrage, the trompe l'oeil parquetry shaped hinged top enclosing a mirrored interior with engraved hinges and lock plate, the frieze mounted with oval floral plaquettes on cabriole legs headed with cherubs' masks and cabochon ornament trailing to scroll sabots, 19th century -- 25in. (64cm.) wide, 17in. (42cm.) deep, 28½in. (72cm.) high.

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