European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Overall sturdy and ready to place condition. Gilt bronze mounts are bright and attractive with scattered spots of oxidation. Mounts are likely not original as they do not conform to the case as expected. Patches visible beneath the escutcheons. Several sections of the veneer are cracked and faded. There are scattered instances of fill along the tops of the drawer fronts. The proper left side of the case with an age split and areas of fill visible. The marble top is intact with scattered chips, areas of negligible roughness, fill, and surface scratches. The top is a replacement. Additional images are available upon request.

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