Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2014

Lot 542

λ An early 19th century pine and rosewood banded sarcophagus shape cellaret

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £600

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Description

λ An early 19th century pine and rosewood banded sarcophagus shape cellaret, with gilt metal mounts and ebonised decoration, the hinged top revealing a divided interior with five glass decanters and stoppers inscribed 'GENEVA', 'CHERRY BRANDY', 'RUM', 'RASPBERRY WHISKY' and 'RASPBERRY VINEGAR', on scroll supports to quatreform base and brass caps and castors, 86.5cm high, 49cm wide, 46.5cm deep.