early 19th century; The pediment containing a central drawer surmounted by a gilt wood globe flanked by carved gilt wood sphinx; The case with a highly figured fall front opening to reveal an elaborate parquetry inlaid, ivory and gilt bronze decorated interior above a deep drawer flanked by carved cornucopia and dolphin figures; The base with one short and one long drawer raised on gilt bronze hairy paw feet; Height: 66 inches, length: 48 inches, depth: 19 inches; Provenance: Carlton Hobbs, London; A Cambridge, Massachusetts Collector.