Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Paintings Saint Michael (1897): this monumental

Saint Michael (1897): this monumental bronze figure is atop the spire of Mont Saint-Michel

the cabinet having the original hand-forged metal work and standing on stile feet

It is currently on display at the Borodino Panorama Museum

The sideboard/server with a galleried back having a band of carved gadrooned decoration

The elephant having a Gu-form candleholder

Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840 Paintings Saint Michael (1897): this monumentalA fine, elegant, antique 19th century French Louis Philippe walnut Secrtaire Abattant, desk chest, circa 1840. This fine antique French drop front walnut secretary chest dates from the late Restoration period and is made of highly figured book matched walnut. The top with variegated black and white marble and below is a single ogee shaped drawer with an inset brass lock escutcheon, the original key is present and the all the locks work with ease.