Lot 311
  • 311

Veuve Sormani A gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and birds eye mahogany envelope card table Paris, circa 1895

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Veuve Sormani
  • height 29 1/4 in.; closed width 23 in.; closed depth 23 in.
  • 74.5 cm; 58 cm; 58 cm
the revolving top opening to a green baize interior, the frieze with two drawers and raised on tapering fluted legs, one drawer with metallic label Vve P. SORMANI & FILS / 10, r. Charlot. Paris and branded stamp to the underside BREVETE S6DS.

Condition

One leg has been reglued showing traces of glue. Hairline cracks to envelope parts consistent with wood shrinkage. Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places.
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