Henry Dasson 1825-1896 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany, amaranth, bird's eye burr and nashiji lacquered bonheur du jour Paris, circa 1880

surmounted by a brèche brocatelle violette d'Espagne marble top, the cabinet opening to one drawer, the spring released frieze drawer with hinged front opening to a green baize writing surface

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. Restored crack to proper left hand side of marble stretcher. Horizontal wear to lacquer of proper left door. One brass molding to proper right hand side door detached, but available in a bag. Shelf present but lacking its wooden side supports. One key present. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot. Please note that the correct measurements for this lot are as follows: height 44 1/2 in.; width 30 1/4 in.; depth 15 1/2 in. (113 cm; 77 cm; 39.5 cm.)
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