François Linke French, 1855 - 1946 A Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany and satiné six-piece bedroom suite Paris, early 20th century

comprising a double bed, a wardrobe, two bedside cabinets, a semainier and a dressing table, both bedside cabinets signed F. Linke to one chute, the locks of the dressing table and  semainier have been removed to reveal the stamp CT. LINKE / SERRURERIE / PARIS

Overall in good and fair condition. The overall condition of the carcasses and veneers with the usual nicks, chips, dents and scratches are consistent with age and use. Some mounts are slightly loose. The wardrobe has large dents and nicks around the hinges of the front door. Break to upper mount centering the wardrobe crest. The wardrobe has no shelves and extensive wear and scratches to the bottom edge of the frame consistent with opening and closing the glazed door.
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