Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013

Lot 52

A 19th century papier-mâché table cabinet

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £320

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Description

A 19th century papier-mâché table cabinet, inlaid mother of pearl and painted with flowers, the hinged top revealing divisions and two pin cushions above a pair doors enclosing two long drawers, each with divisions the top drawer plush lined for jewellery the other originally with a writing slope, with four further drawers around an arched pigeon hole, with gilt decoration, 15½in (39.3cm) high, 13¼in (33.3cm) wide, 10½in (26.6cm) deep.

Provenance: The Property of Dr & Mrs Emanuel.