Antique Napoleon III Octagonal Coffee Table in Mahogany with Gilded Bronze Elements, France, 19th Century

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Antique Napoleon III mahogany coffee table with grafts of finely chiseled gilt bronze elements. The white marble top is surrounded … Read more Antique Napoleon III mahogany coffee table with grafts of finely chiseled gilt bronze elements. The white marble top is surrounded by a fine gilt bronze openwork railing. The under-top band is enclosed by two bronze frames and is highlighted by the presence of four harps, also in bronze. The eight columns are also in gilded bronze and rest on four feet ending in bronze socks. A quadrangular cross-bar acts as a link, creating an additional tabletop. Condition: Restored by our master craftsmen with traditional handmade shellac and alcohol method. Provenance: 19th-century France. Measurements: 60x60 H72cm. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. See less