A Napoleon III ormolu mounted burr yew, walnut, amboyna, amaranth, stained sycamore and fruitwoo...

A Napoleon III ormolu mounted burr yew, walnut, amboyna, amaranth, stained sycamore and fruitwood marquetry bonheur du jour Circa 1870 Inlaid with bouquets of flowers, acanthus, scrolled stylised foliage, honeysuckle, rosettes, husks, an 'athenienne' and interlaced strapwork, the superstructure with a panel mounted door centred by a twin handled Neoclassical urn, enclosing a birds' eye maple interior with two shelves, flanked by two stop-fluted Corinthian pilasters and four shaped tiers, above two short swivel hinged drawers including one drawer for stationery, over a baize inset writing slide and one long frieze drawer, on octagonal tapering and flute inlaid legs terminating in toupie sabots, 86cm wide x 52cm deep x 153cm high, (33 1/2in wide x 20in deep x 60in high) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP 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. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing