France. Circa 1909.

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This early 20th Century bureau plat features an attractive inlaid kingwood harlequin pattern along the front, sides and back. The brass-mounted mahogany legs are each inlaid with a kingwood band on their two out-facing sides. In a cohesive style choice, the original leather is nicely matched to the mahogany legs and drawer bandings. The drawers are locked by a single central mechanism featuring a brass escutcheon with a bow and bell flower decoration..