Antique French Louis Style Marble Top Gilded Brass Ormolu Chest of Drawers

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Antique French Louis Style Marble Top Gilded Brass Ormolu Chest of Drawers

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Walnut … more Antique French Louis Style Marble Top Gilded Brass Ormolu Chest of Drawers

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Walnut Inlaid Commode. The Classic Variegated Green Marble Top has a 2 Tier Molded Edge and The Chest follows the form of the marble. On the top there is one long drawer, wood Framed in 3 Sections with Gorgeous Mounted Chiseled Gilt Bronze with Center Lock & Key. Below is 2 Larger Drawers, Each of these have circular cast brass handles with Centered Ornate Brass Framed Floral Designed Inlay Parquetry on the drawer fronts. Beneath the Centre drawers at the bottom there is a deep apron with a Foliate & Ribbon Brass Ormolu Mount. The gables of the chest of drawers have a similar Floral Geometric Patterned Inlay to that of Front and the front edges are canted with an ormolu mount and elongated inlaid panels below. As the chest of drawers heads towards its back legs, there is a small curved section which makes the piece kick out. At the front, there are two cabriole legs with Stylish Brass Castings on the top, which continues down and forms a Beautifully Scrolled Foot at the base.

Truly Stunning 19th Century Piece. The Design & Details Show Its Undeniable Quality & Craftsmanship.

Circa 1890 less