French Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Rosewood Red Boulle Cave a Liqueur, late 19th c., the shaped folding top with bronze caryatid mounts, on four scrolled feet, H.- 10 7/8 in., W.- 16 1/2 in., D.- 11 1/2 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Hairline cracks observed to ebonized areas on top, side, and base panels. Several raised areas are noted throughout the marquetry, with some moderate discoloration- most noticeably along the right edge of the top, the back of the left side panel, the front of the right side panel, and along the center left of the front panel. A ½ inch area of loose veneer is noted to the front edge of the right side panel. Opens easily. A slight separation is noted to the wood bottom of the interior. A handsome example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.