European Furniture and Decorative Arts

The pair appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to place condition. One example having old adhesive residue to one corner of the marble top and negligible areas of roughness around the edges. The other example with an area of fill along a crack in the proper left back corner of the marble top. The gilt mounts are bright and attractive throughout with spots of oxidation. The paint and the gilt decoration is flaking and rubbed in areas. Surface dirt visible to the recesses; would benefit from gentle cleaning prior to placement. Additional images are available upon request.

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