An Italian polychrome scagliola top

of rectangular form decorated with three quatrefoils enclosing scrolling flowers and foliage interposed by geometric motifs on a black ground, on a gilt-brass and ebonised base in Empire style, on eight turned legs joined by 'X'-form stretchers centred by a roundel on paw feet

The top has old restorations, but these have been well executed and are hardly noticeable. The brass on the base is tarnished and worn in places as visible from the photograph. An attractive and decorative lot in overall good condition.
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