Furniture & Works of Art - 17th November 2009

Lot 172

An Indo-Portugese tortoiseshell and ivory small table cabinet

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £6600

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Description

An Indo-Portugese tortoiseshell and ivory small table cabinet, with silver coloured metal corner mounts, escutcheon and side handles, with a hinged fall revealing an arrangement of six drawers, the central deep drawer with a secret drawer behind, 18th century, 5.5in (14cm) h, 8.25in (21cm) w, 6.25in (16cm) d. General wear, minor losses to ivory, 5 pieces present, repair to base where the hinges meet.