Beschreibung:

Of breakfront D-shaped outline, the three-quarter pierced lattice galleried top inset with white marble, above a scrolling acanthus panelled frieze and central door with an oval plaque painted with a ribbon-tied bouquet of flowers, the corners each with a triangular flower-painted plaque, all with pale turquoise pointillé ground, the interior with a single shelf, above a drawer inset with three octagonal plaques, flanked on each side by a panelled alcove with two marble-inset galleried shelves, above chandelle-cast panels, the square projecting angles with engine-turned baluster uprights, the back with partially visible triple fleur-de-lys Restauration Royal brand, stamped II and with painted Rothschild inventory number 'R174', the door lock with inscription H. Courtois to the reverse, the modern base with fluted tapering gilt legs joined by galleried marble undertier The cabinet: 221⁄2 in. (57 cm.) high; 351⁄4 in. (89.5 cm.) wide; 115⁄8 in. (29.5 cm.) deep Overall: 471⁄2 in. (121 cm.) high