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Lot 255

A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS, BY MORISON & CO, EDINBURGH
In the George III style, with a 3/4 pierced brass gallery, having two short and two long drawers with moulded fronts flanked by blind fretwork, on ogee bracket feet.
Height 84cm; Width 110cm; Depth 55cm

Estimate $700 - $900

Unsold

Overall in good condition, having wear and surface dirt consistent with age, use and a certain amount of neglect. Stamped to drawer and locks.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
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.


Morison & Co. were cabinet-makers and upholsterers established by Mathew Morison in Ayr, Scotland in the early 19th century. The business was sold to W. Turner Lord and Co. of London, in 1902 who continued to use it as a trading name, and in 1906 was commissioned to fit out most of the first-class accommodation of the of the Cunard liner Mauretania.

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8409
6:00pm - 19 April 2021
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 April, 10am - 4pm

CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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