Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810 Drawings & Prints 25" wide X 8

25" wide X 8

The composition an artist's proof of a series of  50 and signed "Marini" lower right

the hinged lid with a central rectangular tablet above sloped sides

each side of the trunk having hand-forged 'rope twist' iron handles

totally intact

Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810 Drawings & Prints 25" wide X 8A fine antique French Empire Mahogany & ormolu mounted bookcase display cabinet, circa 1910. This elegant antique cabinet is made of the finest mahogany, the top with an architectural pediment mounted with a gilt bronze laurel leaf rosette and further gilded bronze mounts below. The cabinet having glazed twin doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, each door is mounted with a pair of angels, the base of the doors are mounted with corresponding