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A large 'Maison Millet' Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany bureau plat, rectangular top inset with tooled leather writing panels, fitted with three drawers, on square tapering legs, decorated with ribbon tied floral swage and terminating in fluted turned feet, several mounts stamped to the reverse MB. Frankrig, late 19th century. H. 78 cm. L. 179 cm. D. 88 cm.
Maison Millet was established by Blaise Millet in 1853 and marked his work MB in the early years. The Maison Millet operated until 1902 from premises at 11, rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris, before relocating to 23, boulevard Beaumarchais. Maison Millet was expanded under the direction of Blaise's son Théodore. The company specialized in 'Meubles et bronzes d'art, genre ancien et moderne'. The firm won several awards in the series of world exhibitions in London and Paris, such as the Gold Medal in the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle. Maison Millet was an active client of Francois Linke. An auction of the firm's inventory was held in 1906 and they finally ceased trading in 1918.
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Furniture, varia & carpets, 25 February 2015