FRANCE, second half of the 18th century Chiffonnier semainier (weekly chest of drawers) decorated with cartouches in plain or frieze rosewood veneer on a violetwood veneer base, opening with seven drawers, the rounded, partially chamfered front jambs terminating in two small cambered feet. Gilded bronze trim with rocaille decoration such as key escutcheons, base, sabots and draw knobs in disparate brass. With gray veined white molded marble, possibly added. Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI period. 158 x 79.2 x 39.4 cm. Worn veneer on the bore, numerous dents and chips, cracks; scratches and chips on the marble; some locks and two knobs to be fixed.