Alphonse-Gustave Giroux

ebony, engraved brass inlay, kingwood, gilt bronze

With Aubery du Maurier, of Ile-de-France and Lassus de Bizous, of Languedoc based on the twin coat of arms

Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, Paris, 1989, pp. 223-230 for information on the maker
J B Rietstap, Armorial Général, vol. I, page 79, and vol. II, page 29

In overall good condition. with typical sings of wear consistent with age and use. The brass inlay has minor areas of tarnishing and still retains its original polish. The two cupboard doors enclosing a rosewood lined interior of four drawers. With one further frieze drawer to the apron below. There is one loss to the ebony moulded border to the bottom right above the front right leg. The ebony veneer with some minor discolouration. On brass cappings and wooden castors. With one key present with the lot.
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For note on the maker please see Lot 127