A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, SYCAMORE AND PARQUETRY WRITING TABLE
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, SYCAMORE AND PARQUETRY WRITING TABLE

BY HENRY DASSON, PARIS, DATED 1891

Details
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, SYCAMORE AND PARQUETRY WRITING TABLE
BY HENRY DASSON, PARIS, DATED 1891
Set with a letter rack with candelabrum to one side with bleu turquin marble top over a writing slide to one side and a trellis-marquetry door enclosing a marble-lined interior to the other, the moulded border to the top signed 'Henry Dasson et Cie. 1891', fitted for electricity
41 in. (104 cm.) high; 19 ¾ in. (50 cm.) wide; 24 ½ in. (62 cm.) deep
Provenance
The Property of a Lady; Christie's, London, 27 September 2007, lot 211.
Special notice
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. Specified lots (sold and unsold) marked with a filled square not collected from Christie’s by 5.00 pm on the day of the sale will, at our option, be removed to Cadogan Tate. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Cadogan Tate Ltd. All collections will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

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