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19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890

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Solid wood, mahogany veneer. Rectangular cover plate over an inconspicuous frame. The base is arched. Fine chiselled bronze applications, gilded. Removable worktop / writing table underneath the cover plate. In the attachment rectangular, faceted mirror. The entire body is flanked by four columns, which are also equipped with bronze fittings. (L-126).
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