Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer Sculpture paperweight

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Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer Sculpture paperweightA highly important late 18th century antique Neoclassical Russian rosewood, tulipwood, bois citronnier, bois satine and fruitwood marquetry games table, attributed to Christian Meyer, circa 1790. This exquisite table is typical of the extremely high quality marquetry inlaid furniture produced by St. Petersburg cabinet makers in the second half of the 18th century. The folding top inlaid with scrolling ribbons around a central medallion with a