A MATCHED PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID, RED TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY CARD TABLES
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A MATCHED PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID, RED TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY CARD TABLES

THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A MATCHED PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID, RED TORTOISESHELL, EBONY AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY CARD TABLES
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each decorated overall in première partie marquetry with strapwork and scrolling foliage, the hinged swiveling serpentine-fronted top enclosing a green baize-lined playing surface, above a waved panelled frieze centred by a female mask, on cabriole legs headed by espagnolettes terminating in shell and acanthus-cast sabots
One: 30 in. (76 cm.) high; 34 in. (87 cm.) wide; 17½ in. (44.5 cm.) deep
One: 29½ in. (75 cm.) high; 35 in. (89 cm.) wide; 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep (2)
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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