Furniture & Works of Art - 6th July 2010

Lot 36

An Italian cedar and cypress wood poker work chest

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1300

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Description

An Italian cedar and cypress wood poker work chest, the later hinged top decorated to the underside with putti fighting dragons, originally with a till, the front with seated female figures flanked by lions, probably 17th century with later repairs and replacements, 15in (38.2cm) h, 44.5in (112.6cm) w, 14.75in (37.3cm) d.