A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, CUT-BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID, TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' PEDESTALS
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, CUT-BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID, TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' PEDESTALS
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, CUT-BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID, TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' PEDESTALS
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A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, CUT-BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID, TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' PEDESTALS
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A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, CUT-BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID, TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' PEDESTALS

THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED, CUT-BRASS AND PEWTER-INLAID, TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' PEDESTALS
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each with rectangular black marble top above a cupboard door inlaid with scrolling foliate decoration, each side mounted with a bearded mask, on a stepped plinth base
44 3/4 in. (113.5 cm.) high; 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) wide; 11 in. (28 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 28 September 2006, lot 14.
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. Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.

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