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Napoleon III Ebonized and Boulle Cabinet

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Napoleon III Ebonized and Boulle Cabinet, third quarter 19th century, the rectangular top above a conforming case fitted with a single cupboard door with an applied oval Boulle work panel, the whole elaborately ornamented with ormolu mounts, millwork and Boulle accents, h. 44", w. 32-1/4", d. 15'.

In very good restored condition. The ebonizing has been refreshed. The brass and tortoise inlay exhibits several areas of past restoration. The top exhibits a few round spots of raised/bubbled finish, near the back edge, where somet sort of solvent appears to have dripped. Tight and structurally sound. The door opens smoothly. The door exhibits one piece of raised brass strining, approximately 3 inches long. The central inlaid door panel is missing an irregularly-shaped piece of brass, about 2" in diamater. The area has been colored-in with brass-toned paint and is not readily visible.

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