Paul Sormani Writing Desk In Marquetry Circa 1860

Paul Sormani writing desk in Napoleon III marquetry Geometric marquetry of rosewood, rosewood, mother-of-pearl and ebony fillets The seat is surrounded by a brass rod. In the center a monogrammed crest surmounted by a count's crown The curved upper part opens onto a rosewood mail rack The lock is engraved P. SORMANI 114 R du Temple Paris The lower part forms a writing desk covered in colored leather Cherry au petit fer refurbished and we discover 2 crystal inkwells and a rosewood pencil case The lock works with its original key Polished with a stamp In very good condition Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Sormani, famous manufacturers of furniture and bronzes furnishing. The company, founded by Paul Sormani born in 1817, took a great extension after 1850. It took part in the Exhibitions from 1849 where it obtained many medals. Paul Sormani established his shop in 1847 at 7, Saint Nicolas cemetery, then in 1854 at 114, rue du Temple and finally in 1867 at 10, rue Charlot in Paris Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, made the success of the house in decorating its palaces with the creations of Paul Sormani. When Paul Sormani died, his son and his mother took over the business under the name "Sormani Veuve Paul et Fils", from 1878.