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Lot 506

A DIRECTOIRE MAHOGANY CHAUFFEUSE

BY G.JACOB, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

Closed19 May 2009

Price Realised

GBP 625

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A DIRECTOIRE MAHOGANY CHAUFFEUSE
BY G.JACOB, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The back rail stamped G.JACOB
Together with a Napoleon III mahogany chauffeuse by Jeanselme, mid 19th century, with drop in seat, stamped JEANSELME (2)

Specialist note

The firm of Jeanselme was established in 1824 by Charles-Joseph-Marie Jeanselme at 7 & 9, rue Harlay, Paris. Their most prestigious moment occurred in 1847 when they purchased the workshops of Jacob.