Small Louis-Philippe Mahogany Dressing Table, 19th Century

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Small dressing table in bramble veneer and solid mahogany, with embedded white marble, at central oval in reserve.
Behind the … Read more Small dressing table in bramble veneer and solid mahogany, with embedded white marble, at central oval in reserve.
Behind the back, a psyche with octagonal frame curved in mahogany is dark of an original mercury ice cream. The whole swivels and can block using brass buttons. This mirror is embedded in a support at the sculpted ends of scrolls at the top and circular patterns in the lower part.
The belt, slightly in double, opens by a drawer with stops on the facade, wooden entrance, and functional original lock accompanied by its key.
This set rests on two pairs of twisted feet, camped on cut bases. The latter are connected by a sponsorship also twisted, with two vases in the center.
This dressing table will be able to stand out by the shape of its mirror, and by the movement given to its base.

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Era: 1st part of the 19th century

Excellent condition. The upper part is removable. Finish only waxed after stripping. See less