Furniture & Works of Art - 11th January 2011

Lot 271

A Victorian pine collector's chest

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £90

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Description

A Victorian pine collector's chest, of six graduated drawers, originally with glass tops, the reverse with a paper trade label inscribed 'NATURAL HISTORY DEPOT. JAMES GARDNER, BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN, BIRD AND ANIMAL PRESERVER, FURRIER AND PLUMASSIER, FACTORY AND STORE, 29, LATE 426 OXFORD ST., LONDON....', 16.5in (42cm) h, 15in (38.2cm) w, 8.75in (22cm) d.