Furniture and Works of Art - 13 May 2008
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An early 19th century satinwood sarcophagus shape tea chest
An early 19th century satinwood sarcophagus shape tea chest, with chequer and line stringing, the faceted and moulded hinged cover to a central bowl aperture flanked by a pair of lidded compartments, the front banded in kingwood with a key design, brass lion mask ring handles on turned feet, 8.5in (21.5cm) h, 12in (30.5cm) w, 6.25in (16cm) d.