NAPOLEON III EBONIZED AND BURL WOOD INLAID BOOKCASE CABINET,late 19th century, with gilt-metal mounts and porcelain plaques. Molded-edge rectangular top over veneered frieze and double glazed doors, opening to shelving; similar plinth case and toupie feet - 42 in. x 44 in. x 13 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600
Very good condition: age cracks, minor dents and nicks to painted surface, and abrasion to upper corner of right door frame, interior fabric dry rotted and sun faded, and no evidence of this cabinet having been the lower part of a tall case.
An examination of the interior found the interior upholstered, which is currently sun faded and dry rotted. Further one drawer support is detached, other loose and will need glueing, with remaining two in working condition.
