A fine Napoleon III / second Republic period French marquetry inlaid and gilt metal mounted centre


A fine Napoleon III / second Republic period French marquetry inlaid and gilt metal mounted centre table in the manner of Louis XVI, having a shaped oval top with gilt metal gadrooned edge moulding, decorated with an inlaid acanthus scroll and strap-work cartouche framing a central musical trophy, within a conforming border incorporating quiver and torch trophies, graded pellet swags, strap-work, ribbon-tied foliate scrolls and blossom, the shaped apron incorporating a single hidden drawer, standing on cabriole legs faced with gilt metal figural caryatids and terminating in conforming scroll feet, 153 cm x 95 cm x 79 cm


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