Antique Italian Black Lacquered Escritoire

19th century, rectangular top with a molded and gilt edge, singled lipped drawer, scalloped skirt with gilt highlight, finished on all sides, raised on cabriole legs with hoof feet.

30 x 40 x 28.5 in.

From the collection of Ms. Lane Montgomery, New York and North Carolina

Later black lacquer and gilt highlights; separation crack to top; butterfly joint repairs to underside of top.