Francoise Linke cylinder bureau.

A magnificent, fine quality late 19th Century French Mahogany cylinder bureau, by Francoise Linke. Having a three quarter pierced rococo ormolu gallery to the top, three drawers beneath each with scrolling foliate ormolu mounts and handles. The cylinder has a central parquetry inlaid panel, matching the five frieze drawers. The cylinder opening to reveal pigeon holes, drawers and a sliding inset tooled leather writing surface. The whole raised on wonderfully elegant cabriole legs with further scrolling foliate Rococo style ormolu mounts.
Francois Linke (1855-1946) was arguably the leading Parisian cabinetmaker of the Belle Epoque the glittering age of fashionable French society, who's influence was felt throughout the world. 
Batch 77 62699.