Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sold the Earl of Egremont (Petworth

the Earl of Egremont (Petworth House)

Each urn having the "M

All the drawers retain the original brass escutcheons (lock plates) and handles

A fine pair of late 19th century handpainted German KPM porcelain portrait plaques circa 1890

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880 Sold the Earl of Egremont (PetworthA very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880. The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier ( seven drawer chest), the feather banded rosewood case is sumptuously inlaid with floral fruitwood marquetry on the front and sides. The top has the original white Carrara marble, the secretary chest has very finely cast gilded bronze mounts, including a pair of crowned