Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014

Lot 277

λ A William IV rosewood and marquetry inlaid sarcophagus tea chest

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £300

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Description

λ A William IV rosewood and marquetry inlaid sarcophagus tea chest, inlaid amboyna floral decoration to an interior with a pair of part hinged pull-out canisters, flanking an associated cut glass sugar bowl, with ring handles and on disc feet, 19.9cm high, 33.3cm wide, 18cm deep.

Provenance: The Dr. Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.