Georges RIDEAUX (1872-1939) - LIÈGE Walnut burr veneer and inlaid ivory squares and inlaid with small ivory squares. opening to reveal eight niches at the top and eight small drawers on either side. on the reverse of the flap with a havana morocco The lower part opens with a drawer in the waistband. Corner legs with tapered gauntlet legs with ivory sabots. Ivory drawer handles and keyhole in ivory. (chips, missing veneer, drawer handles to be re-attached, stains and cracks to the ivory). Height 140 cm - Length 98 cm - Depth 41 cm

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