Description:
Chest of drawers or bureau with a flat front, four graduated drawers with brass escutcheons and circular brass handles, and flaring French feet. The rectangular-shaped top is decorated on the front and side edges with bands of inlay set between lines of light colored stringing. The valanced skirt, or lower edge, is decorated with an inlaid patera at center depiciting a basket of flowers.

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