A Napoleon III transitional style Tulipwood cabinet on stand, mid 19th century, with a gilt bronze gallery and trims above a serpentine top with canted edges, a drawer and cupboard decorated with floral marquetry panels, cross banding and stringing upon curvaceous supports with well cast mascaron knees united by an undertier, splayed feet with gilt bronze claw feet. Height 162 cm. Width 81 cm. Depth 42 cm