French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Guéridon Occasional Table, 19th Century
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French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Guéridon Occasional Table, 19th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
- Style:Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Marble,Ormolu
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:1890-1899
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A10131stDibs: LU950619116452
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