Maurice Jallot

Macassar ebony veneer, oak, shagreen and ivory

Gaston Varenne, "La technique moderne de l'ébénisterie", Art et Décoration, January - June 1927, p. 139
Léon Werth, "Le XVIIe Salon des Artistes Décorateurs", Art et Décoration, January - June 1927, p. 186

The drawers each have a stencilled mark from 1-4 Some dents on the angles of the ebony structure, including one more visible on the upper part above the drawers (approximately 1 cm length). The shagreen on the top with minor lifting and a restoration on one angle (approximately 5 x 1 cm). In addition the back has two corner repairs to the shagreen and there are a further 2 corner repairs to the left side (facing). Wear to the colouring of the shagreen on the sides consistent with use. A few restorations to the angles, especially on the left and back sides. There are cracks and repairs to the ivory feet where the three fixing screws have split the material. One has a small piece that is loose and is currently held in place with Scotch tape. One foot has one screw missing. There is a split to the wood visible from the underside of the cabinet. The castors are possibly later additions. Photos are available upon request.
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