Antique French Napoleon III Ebony Ormolu Marble Sevres Porcelain Inlaid Credenza Cabinet 1860 Mid-Century Modern The original openwork cast brass

The original openwork cast brass hardware is the table’s only opulent aspect

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The circular ebonized top is raised on a flared 'palm leaf' pedestal inlaid with brass stringing

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Antique French Napoleon III Ebony Ormolu Marble Sevres Porcelain Inlaid Credenza Cabinet 1860 Mid-Century Modern The original openwork cast brassSOLD A fine antique French Napoleon III burl inlaid with a marble top and ormolu mounted credenza cabinet, inset with a Sevres porcelain portrait plaque, circa 1860. The three door cabinet having a white varigated cararra marble top, below are inlaid burl walnut panels and inlaid geometric devices. To the center is a door inlaid and mounted with gilt bronze and to the center is a large oval Sevres porcelain plaque, with a hand painted portrait of