A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted tulipwood, marquetry and ebonised jardinniere on stand, , <I>CIRCA</I> 1870, | Christie's

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3 April 2002

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Lot 252

A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted tulipwood, marquetry and ebonised jardinniere on stand,

CIRCA 1870,

Price realised

USD 646

Estimate

USD 1,000 - USD 1,500

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A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted tulipwood, marquetry and ebonised jardinniere on stand,
Circa 1870,
Of kindney form, inlaid overall with scrollwork and geometric forms, with lift-off top, revealing a pierced gallery and a removeable tin basin, the corners mounted with griffins, above a conforming undertier and splayed legs
33¼in. (84.5cm.) high; 21in. (53.3cm.) wide; 14½in. (37cm.) deep
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