A pair of North Italian Empire parcel-gilt and part-ebonized fruitwood tables with specimen-inlaid tops first quarter 19th century

Tops with scratches minor chips, restorations and some cracks. One top with one 2.5 by 1.5 inch loose inlay. With scattered age and construction cracks to veneer, which is slighlty buckling in areas; not extensive. Scattered chips and losses to gesso; most to feet. Ebonized-surfaces with losses and refreshed areas. Gilding with rubbing, losses and surfasce dirt. In good condition.
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