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5600
circa 1900

of Georgian style in the French taste, the serpentine top with matchbook herringbone veneer within a cross-banded border; all above a Bombé-form body fitted with two doors opening to reveal three mahogany serpentine drawers; flanked by carved foliate festoons cascading to an acanthus leaf carved foot; all sides with tulipwood and amaranth classically-inspired inlay of lively acanthus scrolls, floral vines, ribbons and urns; good antique condition with minor veneer replacements; good solid construction; professionally refinished

Height: 
36"
Width: 
51.5"
Depth: 
24.5"
$14,500
Available
English George II Style Cartouche-shaped Giltwood Mirror with Ho Ho Birds
5879
circa 1900

the cartouche mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame with floral crest above an openwork frame of acanthus and rocaille carving all flanked by the mythical Ho Ho bird with one bird upright and the other downward; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in Asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; overall even wear and patina to re-gilded surface; later plate

Height: 
48"
Width: 
34"
Depth: 
3"
$5,750
Available
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