An Italian mother-of-pearl-inlaid gilt and black-japanned tilt-top center table circa 1845

With some age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Decoration with rubbing and some losses. Japanned top with cracks throughout and some losses; largest loss approximately 4in. by 5in. Japanned decoration with further losses, lifting and flaking on narrow apron of top. Painted scene in center with cracks, small losses and minor inpainting. Losses to mother-of-pearl inlay where japanned decoration is lacking. In sound condition.
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