Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table Circa 1880

A fine antique 19th century French Louis XV tulipwood and marquetry, ormolu mounted bureau plat, serpentine shaped writing table, circa 1880.The table having an inset brown & red hued tooled & gilded leather writing surface, the edge of the table with a substantial gilded bronze 'egg & dart' trim. The serpentine shaped base with ebony panels inset with fruitwood floral marquetry, a single drawer to the center and corresponding marquerty panels to the sides and rear.The desk is raised on featherbanded tulipwood cabriole legs, with ornate ormolu mounts to the knees and a line of ormolu trim connecting a gilt bronze sabot to the foot.Condition is excellent, this elegant and sumptuously decorated bureau plat is ready to grace your home or office.