A Fine Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu and Parquetry Bureau Plat

Circa 1900, mahogany, deal secondary, the shaped top with inset dark brown tooled leather surface, molded ormolu edge, three parquetry inlaid side by side drawers, the reverse side with faux drawers, paneled sides with parquetry, tall cabriole legs with ormolu mounts.

30 x 63 x 34.75 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Center drawer with paper reading "Provenance Earl of Howe, Christies, Lot 99, Vicountess Bertie of Thame"

Lather with crackling and one inch area of loss; left drawer currently locked; varnish loss, wear and chipping to gilt on ormolu especially at top.