An Empire style gilt-bronze mounted and malachite veneered psyché France, late 19th century, the malachite veneers later

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers consistent with age and use. light tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Loss to malachite at rear bottom part of the proper left hand side support of approximately three by two inches. Some malachite veneers kept in a bag.
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