A Napoleon III ormolu mounted mother of pearl and brass inlaid ebony and ebonised bibliotheque o...

A Napoleon III ormolu mounted mother of pearl and brass inlaid ebony and ebonised bibliotheque or armoire Circa 1865 With brass line-inlay, inlaid with an alternating pattern of circular roundels, paterae and rosettes, the arched shaped triple panel mounted pediment surmounted by a gilt bronze cresting of a griffin wearing a crown around its neck, flanked by fruit and flower-filled urn finials, above an arched shaped later bevelled glass inset door, enclosing a later baize lined interior with two later glass shelves, over a triple panel mounted drawer, on a shaped plinth base, each side mounted with an allegorical putto, approximately 110cm wide x 49cm deep x 256cm high, (43in wide x 19in deep x 100 1/2in high) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing