A Transitional gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood and amaranth cube parquetry table à écrire by Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix, circa 1770

the eared rectangular top above a frieze drawer fitted with a leather-lined slide and compartments, above a tambour door revealing a single compartment, on cabriole legs joined by an undertier, with cast sabots; stamped RVLC JME

Overall marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The parquetry top with two horizontal shrinking cracks. The brass surround is tarnished and would benefit from a light cleaning. The ebonized wood with signs of discoloration throughout, consistent with age. The frieze drawer shows an old restoration to an area of parquetry. The tambour door is in good working order. Two further shrinking cracks are noticeable on either side, while the back has a further horizontal crack which has been repaired in the past. The front-right foot has been broken and repaired. Overall, a very attractive piece that is ready to be placed.
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Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix (1727-1799), received maître in 1755