Furniture & Works of Art - 6th July 2010

Lot 186

An Edwardian mahogany and marquetry cylinder bureau

Estimate £1,200 - £1,500 | Hammer £1200

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Description

An Edwardian mahogany and marquetry cylinder bureau, satinwood banded, the pierced brass gallery above three drawers and a fall inlaid scrolling foliage, fruit filled cornucopiae and a basket of flowers, to a pull-out writing surface with a felt lined ratcheted slope and two compartments, satinwood fronted drawers and pigeon holes, above four drawers, on square tapering legs and gilt brass ball feet, the underside of some drawers with paper labels inscribed 'RAMUS BROS., DEALERS IN WORKS OF ART, 186 PICCADILLY, W.', 44.5in (113cm) h, 37in (94cm) w, 21.25in (54.5cm) d.