A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' EBONY AND EBONISED BIBLIOTHEQUE
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A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' EBONY AND EBONISED BIBLIOTHEQUE

THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' EBONY AND EBONISED BIBLIOTHEQUE
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Decorated in première partie marquetry with strapwork and scrolling foliage panels, the pediment with egg-and-dart surround above two half glazed doors, with panels centred by Apollo masks below, the interior with five adjustable shelves, the sides with masks and foliate mounts, on a shaped apron
89¼ in. (126.5 cm.) high; 47 in. (119.5 cm.) wide; 17 in. (43 cm.) deep
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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