This is a fine antique French gilt-bronze mounted flame mahogany Empire bureau plat, Circa 1820 in date. The rectangular top is fitted with a black gold-tooled inset leather writing surface, the frieze with five spacious drawers. The desk features finely cast ormolu mounts in the classic Empire style including Egyptian revival masks hemion, palmette mounts, trailing ribbon and escutcheons. The desk is raised on four square section tapering legs standing on square gilded lion's paw sabots. The desk is free standing, finished all round, it can stand freely in the centre of a room and is sure to get lots of attention wherever it is placed. Complete with original working locks and keys. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 75 cm x Width 150 cm x Depth 86 cm Height 62 cm - Knee Height