Quadrangular display cabinet in mahogany and molded mahogany veneer, with fluted pilaster posts; the lower section opens with two doors, while the upper section—glazed on three sides—opens with two doors (one door reveals a shelf). Decorated with chiseled and gilded bronze fittings, including interlaced friezes, rosettes, friezes of pearls and olives, asparagus motifs, lock plates, and footplates. Signed on the base: Paul SORMANI, 10 rue Charlot, Paris. Second half of the 19th century. Height: 195 cm - Width: 110 cm - Depth: 38 cm Note: Founded by Paul Sormani in 1854, the Sormani firm quickly became a supplier to the Imperial family. It participated in the 1849 Exhibition of Industrial Products and then in the 1855 and 1867 World’s Fairs, where it received several awards, and established itself on Rue Charlot. Paul Sormani died in 1877, and his widow and son continued the business under the name “Veuve Paul Sormani et Fils A Paris.” Appraisal conducted by Mr. Cédric HENON - 06 95 34 93 78 - cedric.henon@authenticite.fr