Furniture & Works of Art - 11th January 2011

Lot 252

A William IV rosewood and mother of pearl tea chest

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £700

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Description

A William IV rosewood and mother of pearl tea chest, of sarcophagus form with marquetry and applied decoration, having a pair of hinged lidded canisters and a later glass bowl, with side ring handles and six ribbed bun feet, 10in (25.5cm) h, 15.25in (39cm) w, 8.5in (21.5cm) d.