A fine and large Empire style gilt bronze mounted and flame figured mahogany bureau à cylindre France, late 19th/early 20th century

the upper structure fitted with an inset green marble top above three drawers, the cylinder opening to a pullout green leather writing surface and an arrangement of drawers and niche, the lower desk fitted to each side with a pullout writing surface and five frieze drawers, the proper left hand drawer fitted with a safe, the central frieze drawer stenciled 52356

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The leather tops with usual scratches and stains consistent with use, many minute losses to veneer to edge of cabinet, the marble top shows a diagnal crack to the proper left hand side as well as a crack to the proper left front corner.
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