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IN THE EMPIRE STYLE, CIRCA 1900
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A French ormolu-mounted and mahogany breakfront bookcase
In the Empire style, circa 1900
The rectangular cornice above a plain frieze centred by anthimiae mounts, above a central door with a pierced gilt-metal arched panel, above a rectangular panel, enclosing a plain interior with three shaped shelves, flanked to either side by an arched panelled door, each enclosing a plain interior, one with three adjustable shelves, the otehr with four adjustable shelves, flanked by turned columns, on turned feet
188.5cm. high x 170.5cm. wide x 52.5cm. deep
In the Empire style, circa 1900
The rectangular cornice above a plain frieze centred by anthimiae mounts, above a central door with a pierced gilt-metal arched panel, above a rectangular panel, enclosing a plain interior with three shaped shelves, flanked to either side by an arched panelled door, each enclosing a plain interior, one with three adjustable shelves, the otehr with four adjustable shelves, flanked by turned columns, on turned feet
188.5cm. high x 170.5cm. wide x 52.5cm. deep
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