English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks, Weapons and Works of Art - 7th November 2006

Lot 353

An Indo-Portuguese tortoiseshell

Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 | Hammer £10000

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Description

An Indo-Portuguese tortoiseshell, ivory and rosewood large table cabinet, with gilt metal mounts, the hinged domed top to a later fabric lined interior, above a panelled frieze to a pair of doors, enclosing an arrangement of ten drawers, fitted brass drop handles, the sides with gilt brass handles, late 17th/early 18th century, 20.75in (52.6cm) h, 21.25in (54cm) w, 13in (33cm) d.