Napoleon III French Black Bronze Brass Boulle Marquetry Small Desk Cabinet

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Charming and beautiful small originally made as a sewing working cabinet in Boulle marquetry style called ” la Reine”, composed of geometric interlacing of brass quartefeuilles and mother-of-pearl dots. Marquetry present on the 4 sides and the top. Surrounding with bronze ingot mold, scraps, fine ingot molds descending from the feet. Complete interior with its bin underneath, its locker compartment, its drawer, its vanity mirror. PERIOD: Napoleon III around 1865Dimensions: Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)Style: Louis XVI (In the Style Of)Materials and Techniques: Brass,Bronze,Fruitwood,Mirror,Mother-of-Pearl,Blackened,Gilt,VeneerPlace of Origin: FrancePeriod: 1860-1869Date of Manufacture: 19th CenturyCondition: GoodRefinished. Wear consistent with age and use.Seller Location: Paris, FRReference Number: 1stDibs: LU2546340109362