Lot 274
Crafted in solid mahogany with ebony stringing and original brass hardware. The rare mechanism allowing the top and false center drawer to lift upright, revealing apertures for toiletry containers and wash bowls. The front facade with two drawers on either side, the whole resting on four elegantly turned tapered legs.
England, circa 1810.
116.5 x 56 x 79.5cm
Estimate $500 - $700
Handles appear to be original, timber is in good condition with a good colour, there is very fine surface scratching consistent with age. The ebony stringing is in good condition.
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8352
6:00pm - 25 February 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Thursday 20 - Monday 24 February, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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