Furniture & Works of Art - 11th January 2011

Lot 68

A camphorwood seaman's chest

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £700

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Description

A camphorwood seaman's chest, the hinged lid painted a picture of a tall ship to a lidded candle box, the brass lock stamped 'HARPER & CO.', with rope side carrying handles, 17.5in (44cm) h, 44in (112cm) w, 18in (45.7cm) d, together with a knotted wire walking cane. (2)