An Empire style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany kneehole desk Paris, circa 1880

gilt-tooled green leather-lined top, three frieze drawers, each side frieze with a leather-lined writing slide above a pair of pedestals each with a bank of three drawers.

Extensive discoloration from sun damage; the leather top with extensive discoloration, stains and scratches; rubbing and wear to the banding around the top consistent with touching; traces of green oxidation to some gilt-bronze elements; some gilt-bronze elements has been re-mounted with new nails and pins; overall with expected scratches, nicks and dents consistent with age and use; the back showing some shrinkage to the panels; one molding to the back right hand side unglued but available in a bag and approximately 3 inches in length.
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