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
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