A NAPOLEON III STYLE MARBLE TOPPED AND STENCILED BOULLE

A NAPOLEON III STYLE MARBLE TOPPED AND STENCILED BOULLE MARQUETRY DECORATED EBONIZED CABINET, MODERN, the serpentine brèche marble top with bullnose trim above a conforming frieze drawer with two circular floret pulls, centering Boulle style stenciled foliate decoration on faux red ground and opening to a blossoming spray trellis crimson silk lined interior, flanked by exterior shaped marguerite mounts and sides embellished with floral bronzes, above a central door enclosing a large oval reserve with matching Boulle style details continuing on corner spandrels and opening to a similarly lined single shelf interior, flanked by rounded corners with tapering espagnolette cast bronzes ending before pierced base mounts, above square form stylized floret modeled castings on a conforming plinth flanking a reticulated "C" scrolls detailed pendant, verso rectangular metal plaque engraved "HANDCRAFTED BY / Trouvailles, Inc / 64 GROVE ST / WATERTOWN, M.A.," includes one key. Height: 41" Width: 43" Depth: 16" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas
Condition Report: Good overall condition with some normal surface buildup, small scratches and oxidized spots on some mounts, otherwise almost like new. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.