François Linke French, 1855 - 1946 A gilt bronze-mounted kingwood and vernis-Martin decorated meuble à hauteur d’appui Paris, late 19th/early 20th century, index number 820

surmounted by a fleur de pêcher marble top, the central cupboard door opening to two shelves, the lock has been removed to reveal the stamp CT. LINKE / SERRURERIE / PARIS, the carcass stamped F. LINKE five times

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places also consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. The marble with the usual minute chips to edges, light scratches to surface consistent with age and use, due to placing objects on top. Lifting of satinwood veneers to cabinet proper left side. Visible loss to vernis martin above tree branche close to upper center of picture. Small losses of veneers as well as minor replacement to veneer in place like edges of legs, apron and top and bottom of central door.
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