FRANCE, second half of the 18th century Rosewood veneered bookcase in amaranth and blond wood fillet frames, opening with two glass doors, framed by two rounded, partially chamfered uprights, resting on four small feet, the front ones arched. Gilt bronze trim, including key escutcheons, base and sabots. Moulded brown veined marble top. Stamped VEAUX on the left rear jamb. Transitional Louis XV- Louis XVI period. Lock and bolts. 160.5 x 107.7 x 38.7 cm. Cracks, some lifting and small chips; marble chips. Pierre Antoine Vaux (1738 - 1784 ) received the title of Master in Paris on November 5, 1766.