A FRENCH EMBOSSED LEATHER AND GILT-METAL MOUNTED BOOKCASE

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A FRENCH EMBOSSED LEATHER AND GILT-METAL MOUNTED BOOKCASE

Of bowed outline, the brown leather decorated in gilt with scallop-shells, meandering floral stems with figures, with a galleried top and enclosed by a panel door with oval print of two figures in a wooded landscape, enclosed by open shelves to either side, on gilt paw feet, with a lions mask carrying handle to either side
20in. (51cm.) wide, 12in. (31cm.) deep, 36in. (91.5cm.) deep


A similar cabinet was sold at Christie's King Street, from the de Trafford Collection, Lot 23 and possibly made by Dreyfous & Co.