An Empire ormolu mounted encrier, circa 1815

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An Empire ormolu mounted encrier, circa 1815
The rectangular plateau, possibly of brown oak, with dished recess and ebonised moulding to the borders, the pierced frieze with swans flanking a flambeau torchere and floral garlands, with a side drawer and on claw feet, mounted with twin engine turned wells and a central well supported by swans, each with pierced domed covers with dolphin finials, restored
12¼in. (31cm.) wide