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1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
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Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, With Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk!!
Bonheur Du Jour, Desk, Fine French Napoleon III, Marquetry, 19th C. 1800s!!
French Napoleon III period lady's writing desk, late 19th c., pediment with gilt metal urn finial, superstructure fitted with two cabinet doors accented with marquetry of bird perched on a nest, over two drawers, hinged panel opening to inset leather writing surface, inkwell and pen compartments, single frieze drawer, ebonized base with tapering fluted supports, joined by x-form cross stretcher, approx 68.75"h, 33"w, 19.75"d
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.208t23
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- Dimensions:Height: 68.75 in (174.63 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
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