In the manner of an example by Francois Linke and Leon Message, Paris that was made for the 1904 World's Fair. Kingwood veneer richly decorated with gilt bronze mounts, including C and S scrolls and acanthus leaves. A domed top surmounted with a triumphant cherub with laurel wreath in one hand and flaming torch in the other. Each side with gently curving glass panels exposing a velvet lined interior and glass shelving. The cabriole legs with gilt bronze capped feet connected by an x form stretcher topped with an ormolu flower-filled urn. French, late 19th C.

H. 74" W. 32" D. 32"

Please see the Linke example at Christies, October 30th, 2000, Auction 8445.

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