A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT

SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular top with yellow baize writing-surface, with rounded edge and foliate angle escutcheons, above a waived frieze drawer simulated as three drawers and a simulatd arrangement to the reverse, the angles headed by espagnolettes, the sides centred by a Bacchic mask, on cabriole legs terminating in foliate paw feet, lacking a Apollo's mask
32¼ in. (82 cm.); 46½ in. (118 cm.) wide; 29½ in. (75 cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
The top is of associated Louis XIV Boulle marquetry and not as described in the catalogue.

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