A pair of French gilt-bronze-mounted fruitwood, amaranth, mahogany and pen-engraved marquetry tables à écrire, in the manner of Charles Topino in Louis XV/XVI Transitional style

each with a three-quarter galleried oval top above a pull-out velvet lined writing slide with a drawer in the side on cabriole legs joined by a kidney-shaped shelf on scrolled feet, the whole inlaid in the chinoiserie manner with writing implements, vases, teapots and a book   

In need of some attention as the drawers are stuck on both tables and need easing. Attractive detail to marquetry The gilt-bronze is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Old minor marks, chips and scratches which are not too noticeable. The colour is slightly faded on both and they would benefit from a re-polish. There are some very miniscule losses to the veneer which can easily be restored and are hardly noticeable. The top of one is not secure and needs re-fixing.
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