Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sculpture 94 cm X 32 cm

94 cm X 32 cm

engraved to the middle of the tray is a star of David with inlaid silver Arabesque

the buffet is raised on carved scrolled feet

29 cm X 20

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sculpture 94 cm X 32 cmA very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880. The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier ( seven drawer chest), the feather banded rosewood case is sumptuously inlaid with floral fruitwood marquetry on the front and sides. The top has the original white Carrara marble, the secretary chest has very finely cast gilded bronze mounts, including a pair of crowned