This description has been translated and may not be completely accurate. Click here to see the original
A medium-sized money-changer's desk with inlaid rosewood and rosewood frames.
It opens with two leaves framing 4 central drawers on the front, and features a mobile top that folds out on two steel compasses.
The latter reveals a leather-wrapped writing case and two flaps revealing compartments and a secret.
Movement belts, cambered legs.
Regency period,
Stamped I S for Jean Susse
H : 78
L : 111,5
- P (closed): 44
- D (open): 88
This piece of furniture has been overhauled by our cabinetmaker Serge CHAILLOU, "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" and accredited by the French National Museums.
Jean SUSSE
Cabinetmaker admitted to the Maîtrise on June 30, 1762.
He was a deputy of his guild.
In 1785, he moved from rue de la Bûcherie to rue St Julien-le-pauvre, where he was still working in 1791.
Tabl. Communauté - Almanach des Bâtiments - Champeaux Papers (copy B.A, p: 256)
Ref: BY4LF5TKTY