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Lot 149

AN IRISH GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST ON STAND
CIRCA 1740S

Rectangular, the hinged top veneered with a central panel within broad edge bands and a moulded edge enclosing an open compartment, the drawer below surrounded by beading, with heavy brass handles to the sides, the stand with a moulded top edge and shallow frieze above an apron richly carved to the front and sides with acanthus centred by a shell flanked by birds, on cabriole supports with lion's paw feet.

107cm high, 128cm wide, 69cm deep

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $2,800

significant crack to left hand side of lid. damage to back right hand corner of lid- crack and surface damage. surface scratches overall. minor splits and repairs to veneer apron. repair to left hand side back leg. break to the carving at the base (left hand side of shell).
interior relined


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.

The Frank & Jill Jones Collection

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8278
5:00pm - 10 December 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
7 Torresdale Court, Toorak VIC 3142
STRICTLY BY REGISTRATION ONLY
7-9 December, 10am-4pm

Please note that the auction will be held at Leonard Joel Melbourne and the doors will be open from 4.30pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au


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