BEAUTIFUL WALNUT AND BURL WALNUT TRUMEAU, 18TH CENTURY in two bodies, with purple ebony reserves filleted in maple. Two-door upper part with mercury mirrors and borders in St. Rose taste. Double-vaulted top, sliding shelves in the bottom. Lower part with flap with interior of six drawers of various sizes, letter compartments and secret shelf. Front with double set of three side drawers with central obelisk-footed door. Measurements 210 x 100 x 58 cm.

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