napoleon-iii-boule-inlaid-escritoire
Lot 4135
Napoleon III Boule Inlaid Escritoire
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid 19th century, ebonized wood, deal and pine secondary, shaped top with red baize surface, gadrooned ormolu trim, single flush drawer with mask form ormolu escutcheon, decorated to all sides with intricate tortoise shell and engraved brass scroll work inlays, cabriole legs with figural ormolu mounts to the knees and feet.

30 x 51 x 29 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

As found estate condition; red baize top with sun fading and wear; ormolu trim with raised area and later screw; several scattered areas of inlay loss; all ormolu is present.