A Fine Empire mahogany and gilt bronze mounted coin or medal cabinet
In the manner of François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770–1841)
The cornice mounted with the word MEDAILLES above a pair of panelled doors enclosing fifty two removable shelves, the shelves inset with card trays (mainly 19th century), many written with the names of French kings and rulers, the forty-fifth shelf is a viewing platform, 63cm wide x 38cm deep x 173cm high, (24.5in wide x 14.5in deep x 68in high)