Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer Mid-Century Modern 36 cm X 27

36 cm X 27

to the center is the carved date of 1851 above two carved wheatsheaves

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting Jean-Michel Cels (1819–1894)

the interior of the lid having hand-forged strap hinges and original hand-forged iron lock and key

This very finely crafted silver case is made by the celebrated silversmith Nathaniel Mills

Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer Mid-Century Modern 36 cm X 27A highly important late 18th century antique Neoclassical Russian rosewood, tulipwood, bois citronnier, bois satine and fruitwood marquetry games table, attributed to Christian Meyer, circa 1790. This exquisite table is typical of the extremely high quality marquetry inlaid furniture produced by St. Petersburg cabinet makers in the second half of the 18th century. The folding top inlaid with scrolling ribbons around a central medallion with a