Empire Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Dresser

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Empire chest of drawers in mahogany and mahogany veneered walnut, front with four drawers of which the first juts out, … Read more Empire chest of drawers in mahogany and mahogany veneered walnut, front with four drawers of which the first juts out, half truncated pyramid columns with base and capital in worked and gilded bronze. Finely chiseled and gilded bronze nozzles and applications. Ebonized feral feet and golden leaf carvings. Bardiglio gray marble top. Iron locks with visible brass plate, that of the second drawer with double throw to close the first. Probable production of Manfredini bronzes. Milan, early 19th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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