Napoleon III Boulle marquetry bonheur-du-jour

Bonheur-du-jour desk in ebonized wood and Boulle-style marquetry with inlaid brass fillets & brass cartouches. Numerous gilt bronze ornaments on all sides: border mouldings, sabots, cassolettes & various mounts. Opens with a large drawer at the front and, on the upper part, with 2 small drawers and 2 doors – mahogany interior with one shelf, key available
A very fine Louis XV style model