A walnut musician's and writing table stamped ELJ Cremer Louis XVI

Old very minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age. The escutcheons are probably later replacements as there is evidence of previous escutcheons. Evidence of old very minor worm at the base of the drawer which appears to be no longer active. The metal liner is missing from the drawer and there is a later sander in brass, together with a silver metal cover, but the inkpot is now missing. The undertier is missing. An attractive and rare lot. In overall good condition.
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Ernest-Louis-Jean Cremer received Master 1777.