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Property from a Distinguished Southern California Private Collection
A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS AND TORTOISESHELL-INLAID 'BOULLE' TILT-TOP CENTRE-TABLE
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS AND TORTOISESHELL-INLAID 'BOULLE' TILT-TOP CENTRE-TABLE
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The shaped top with foliate-cast border, centred by a circular reserve etched with a figure of Cupid, surrounded by scrolling foliage and Bacchic masks, on a similarly decorated square support with spiral pilasters and acanthus clasps, on splayed legs terminating in lion masks and castors
31¼ in. (79.5 cm.) high; 45½ in. (115.5 cm.) diameter
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The shaped top with foliate-cast border, centred by a circular reserve etched with a figure of Cupid, surrounded by scrolling foliage and Bacchic masks, on a similarly decorated square support with spiral pilasters and acanthus clasps, on splayed legs terminating in lion masks and castors
31¼ in. (79.5 cm.) high; 45½ in. (115.5 cm.) diameter
Sale room notice
Please note this lot contains tortoiseshell and will require a license for export. Prospective purchasers are advised to read the notice regarding items incorporating materials from endangered species on page 268 of the catalogue for this sale.