François Linke 1855 - 1946 A gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany and oeil de vermeil cube parquetry cabinet Paris, early 20th Century, index number 1934

the top surmounted by a clock signed Linke / Paris above a large cupboard door opening to two shelves, two gilt-metal trellis-faced cupboard doors beneath a long frieze drawer, terminating in toupie feet, the frieze drawer lock has been removed to reveal the CT LINKE stamp and the number 1934. 

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Tarnishing and traces of dirt to gilt-bronze mounts. Enameled signature of clock with light wear.
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