Poret et Pannetier: French billiard table in rosewood veneer with rich inlaid decoration in lemon wood of scrolls and winged chimera, it stands on six gilded cast iron legs with lion heads, ending in fawn paws. Signed. Mid 19th century. 87x160x290cm (insolate) With two tails. Mr Pannetier, billiard maker since 1807, supplier of the emperor then of the king, 17 rue de Vendôme in Paris. He moved to Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle in 1842 with Mr Poret but still under his management. The Poret firm ceased to exist in 1852.