Veuve Paul Sormani et fils fl. circa 1878 A gilt-bronze mounted birds eye mahogany table à jeux Paris, circa 1885

one lockplate engraved Vve P. SORMANI & FILS / 10r Charlot - Paris. 

The top has been varnished and the varnish is dry now showing a cloudy surface color. The brass inlay to the top has slight uplifting and has retained the varnished color resulting in a dark orange tint. All sides have brass molded borders with dents. The gilt-bronze also varnished now showing an orange color. The carcass with the usual dents, nicks, scratches consistent with age and use.
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