Furniture & Works of Art - 12th May 2009

Lot 348

A matched pair of satinwood side cabinets

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000

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Description

A matched pair of satinwood side cabinets, in the manner of Gillows, inlaid ebonised stringing and mahogany panels, each with a detachable top, the three quarter gallery above two cupboards to a divided frieze drawer, with a pair of cupboard doors inset pleated silk panels enclosing an adjustable shelf on shaped bracket feet, 18th century and later, 51.75 (131.3cm) h, 34in (78.6cm) 17in (43.3cm) d. There are slight differences in dimensions and construction methods. Losses to mouldings, silk panels distressed, cracks.