françois linke AN EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED FLAME FIGURED MAHOGANY BUREAU PLAT PARIS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the rectangular top witted with a gilt-tooled green leather writing surface above an arrangement of five frieze drawers, the sides with conforming slides with pull-out handles, all locks have been removed to reveal the CT LINKE stamp.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, nicks, wear and discoloration to carcass, veneers and bronze mounts being consistent with age and use. Slight traces of dirt. Leather top most probably replaced
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