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A FINE PAIR OF EMPIRE PERIOD MAHOGANY AND BRONZE MOUNTED CONSOLE DESSERTES,
in the manner of Percier and Fontaine. The rectangular Tavira Breccia fossil marble tops crossbanded in
white carrara marble. The frieze with three drawers, raised on square tapering supports with cast bronze
classical female head capitals, with mirrored backs on platform bases and ball feet. Each fitted with an ex-
tendable serving slide to each end in addition to the unusual tops on rollers, which slide forward revealing
a pull up two tier collapasable serving shelf structure. 144cm wide 57cm deep 93cm high
Provenance: Marwell House, Dorothea Viscountess Kelburn; and Bonhams, London 2004
€20000 - 25000
