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Antique French Kingwood & Satiné Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase

A late 19th/early 20th century, French, Kingwood & Satiné open bookcase embellished with fine ormolu mounts. The serpentine fronted marble top with gilt metal rim, above a shaped frieze with a pair of mahogany lined drawers. The open bookcase base with a pair of adjustable shelves and mahogany interior, standing on  short cabriole legs ending in sabots. The curved sides with satiné panels crossbanded in kingwood and framed in ormolu. Retaining the original gilding to the finely chased mounts.

Height 39” (99cm)

Width 26” (66cm)

Depth 15” (38cm)

French

Circa 1900