19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & Marble Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard 1860 Paintings the design is a classic

the design is a classic Chinese art motif

and he drew inspiration from nature and landscape imagery throughout his career

The front edges of the chest are canted to give the impression of columns

The clock having an eight day time and strike mechanism

original pendulum & weights

19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & Marble Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard 1860 Paintings the design is a classicA splendid and extravagant 19th antique French ebonized and ormolu mounted marble top credenza sideboard cabinet, Napoleon III, circa 1860. This exquisite quality antique French credenza is made from ebony with gilded ormolu mounts and a white Carrara marble top. The sides of the cabinet are curved the top with gilt bronze ormolu friezes, the curved ends are also mount with gilt bronze masks of Greco Roman gods. The cabinet is also inlaid with floral