A French ormolu-mounted kingwood and marquetry occasional table

IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE, BY MILLET, PARIS, CIRCA 1885

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A French ormolu-mounted kingwood and marquetry occasional table
In the Louis XV Style, By Millet, Paris, Circa 1885
Of serpentine outline, the top centred by ribbon-tied flowers within a foliate border, above a frieze drawer, the lock-plate signed Millet Paris, on four cabriole legs each headed by a foliate clasp, the lower stretcher shelf with serpentine outline, on four foliate-cast sabots
30.1/8 in. (77 cm.) high; 26 in. (68 cm.) wide; 19 in. (48 cm.) deep

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The Maison Millet, founded in 1853 by T. Millet, was first located at 11, rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris, then moved to 23, Boulevard Beaumarchais in 1902. Specialising in meubles et bronzes d'art, genre ancien et moderne, mainly copies of French 18th century models, Maison Millet was awarded many medals such as the 1889 Exposition Universelle Gold Medal, a Grand prix in 1900 and three Diplmes d'Honneur. In 1902, Millet was authorised by the curator of the Palais de Versailles to replicate Queen Marie-Antoinette's celebrated 'Grand cabinet Bijoux'. An auction of their stock was held in 1906 and the firm finally ceased trading in 1918.

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