An Empire ormolu and patinated bronze-mounted mahogany console

with a Belgian grey marble top, the apron centered by an ormolu mask flanked by hippocampi, raised on tapered terms surmounted by patinated bronze female masks, raised on a plinth base. Backboard possibly of later date.

Jacques Perrin, Paris

Minor chips to the corners of the marble top, old marks and scratches consistent with age. Restorations to the veneer. Minor marks to the ormolu consistant with age. Upper part possibly adapted.
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