Louis Philippe Marble Top Mahogany Abattant

Circa 1840, mahogany veneer, oak secondary, black marble top, single flush drawer over a fall front panel, interior with seven small drawers, green leather writing surface, the case with three recessed drawers, caryatid ormolu mount stiles to the upper section, the lower section with S-curve stiles, flush base.

54.5 x 37.5 x 17.5 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

As found estate condition; the marble top with some edge chipping; later green leather writing surface with lifting and tears near escutcheon; case sides with shrinkage cracks; lower right foot with small ormolu trim loss.