François Linke 1855-1946 A Gilt-bronze Mounted kingwood, Satiné and brocatelle violette du Jura marble gueridon Paris, early 20th century

with scalloped and foliate-cast corner chutes, the frieze decorated to the four sides with quarter veneer satiné shaped reserves within kingwood bandings and boxwood stringings, signed F. Linke to one gilt bronze mount. 

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Extensive losses of veneer to canted front of each legs.
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