A French kingwood envelope card table by Paul Sormani (1817-1877), of Louis XV design, the swivel top opening to reveal a baize lined plain surface above a shaped apron with quarter veneered panels and ormolu rocaille mounts and chutes to the slender cabriole legs terminating in scrolled sabots, the lock signed: P Sormani Paris 10, rue Charlot, height 73 cm, width 58 cm, depth 58 cm