Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810 Drawings & Prints with Red Grooms

with Red Grooms

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offering warmth in winter

the hinged lid with a central rectangular tablet above sloped sides

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Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810 Drawings & Prints with Red GroomsA fine antique French Empire Mahogany & ormolu mounted bookcase display cabinet, circa 1910. This elegant antique cabinet is made of the finest mahogany, the top with an architectural pediment mounted with a gilt bronze laurel leaf rosette and further gilded bronze mounts below. The cabinet having glazed twin doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, each door is mounted with a pair of angels, the base of the doors are mounted with corresponding