Cabinet, Case by Guillaume Benneman (French, died 1811), Gilt-bronze mounts after models by Gilles-François Martin (French, about 1713 - 1795), Mounts cast by Etienne-Jean Forestier (French (master 1764)), Mounts cast by Denis Bardin (French, active 1775 - 1799 (master 1778)), Mounts chased by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751 - 1843 (master 1772)), Mounts gilt by Claude Galle (French, 1759 - 1815 (master 1786)), Paris, France, 1788, pietra dura plaque late 17th - 18th century, Oak veneered with ebony, mahogany, and lacquer, set with pietra dura plaques, gilt bronze mounts, bleu turquin

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Cabinet, Case by Guillaume Benneman (French, died 1811), Gilt-bronze mounts after models by Gilles-François Martin (French, about 1713 - 1795), Mounts cast by Etienne-Jean Forestier (French (master 1764)), Mounts cast by Denis Bardin (French, active 1775 - 1799 (master 1778)), Mounts chased by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751 - 1843 (master 1772)), Mounts gilt by Claude Galle (French, 1759 - 1815 (master 1786)), Paris, France, 1788, pietra dura plaque late 17th - 18th century, Oak veneered with ebony, mahogany, and lacquer, set with pietra dura plaques, gilt bronze mounts, bleu turquin marble top, x x cm, kg (35 15/16 x 65 1/8 x 25 1/4 in., 495 lb.)

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