the serpentine marble top above a conforming apron centering an openwork floral reserve emanating meandering grape vines along the apron edge and cascading down the cabriole supports with inscrolled feet; patination to gilding; later top.
each plate depicting delightful images of seals; from the fascinating encyclopedia of natural history and science for children published between 1790 & 1830; minor discoloration; new ebonized frames.
the domed lid with finial knob resting on a bulbous body tapering to the base with a flared foot; painted overall with blue and rouge-de-fer floral clusters within diaper perimeter bands; The historic production of Faenza majolica is recognized worldwide as one of the highest moments of artistic creativity expressed through pottery.
the well-figured top with canted corners above a body fitted with 3 graduated drawers with parquetry veneer; raised on tapering quadrangular supports with gilt-bronze mounts; restored condition.
the original split mirror plates below a crest of a finely-carved floral basket and musical instruments suspended from a graceful carved ribbon; wear and age to surface and plates.
the rectangular top with diamond inlay above a conforming body with 2 short frieze drawers above 2 doors carved with draped festoons and floral baskets; the scalloped apron centering a bold shell carving; raised on 4 cabriole supports.
each depicting an etruscan urn with detail images and inscriptions written below; from the book 'Picturae Etruscorum in Vasculis' by Giovanni Battista Passeri; later French mattes and giltwood frames; excellent condition.
each finely rendered engraving depicting elevations of classical and neo-palladian buildings in britain; with identifying script; visible center crease; later ebonized frames and linen mattes
