Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 5th July 2017

Lot 149

A 19th century bird's eye maple and painted sarcophagus shape box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £600

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Description

A 19th century bird's eye maple and painted sarcophagus shape box, decorated with scrolling leaves, garlands and baskets of flowers with peacock feathers, the hinged lid with a central panel of Venus in a chariot with Cupid on her side, with a silk lined interior and faceted side carrying handles (one partly missing) , 38cm high, 60.4cm wide, 41.5cm deep.

Provenance: Moreton House, South Grove, Highgate, London.