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A pair of ormolu-mounted "boulle" marquetry and ebony cabinet, mid 19th century, attributed to Béfort.
Each with a rectangular top above an egg-and-dart border, the tripartite facade decorated with S-scroll, satyr mask, Mascarons, and bronze frame above a shaped apron and on height toupie feet.
59,2 x 48,6 x 20 in
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