Solid molded and veneered mahogany chest of drawers with central recess, opening with five drawers in three rows, two of which have no rails, and fluted sides, resting on four fluted tapered legs. Rounded fluted uprights, fluted at the front. Cut-out lower crosspiece. Rich ormolu fittings, such as leaf frieze frames, knotted keyways, mobile rings on pastilles, scrolled falls and laurel garlands, openwork base, sabots and fretted rings. Molded white marble top, with five springs. REIZELL stamped on the back of the left rear upright and on the right rear upright. Louis XVI period. H. 87.8 cm - L 112 cm - D 52.5 cm. Modifications to the locks on the long drawers, the lock on the small right-hand drawer is jammed; some keys are missing. Some wear to the gilding, modifications to some side frames; scratches and small knocks or chips from use; some cracks, notably to the oak backs. François REIZELL, cabinetmaker of German origin, received his Master's degree in Paris on February 26, 1764. He died on October 25, 1788.