Napoleon III-Table à écrire Wood, ebonised and veneered with rosewood and yew burl. Fine ivory inlays. Straight frame on slender, canted legs, joined underneath by curved bars. Slightly protruding, profile-framed, hinged top panel. Recessed mirror surface below, hinged work surface and narrow compartmentalisation. Wide framed veneer panels over the entire surface, bordered by narrow thread inlays and finely ornamented inlays with volute motifs and floral tendrils. H. 74 cm. 61 cm x 42 cm. CITES certificate available. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. An Italian ebonised wood, walnut and yew wood side table with marquetry of ivory. CITES included. Italy. Late 19th cent.