Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 522

A mahogany coal purdonium

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £230

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Description

A mahogany coal purdonium, with a pierced heart back above a shaped front with spindle gallery, the hinged base inset an oxidised plaque with stylized foliage, the sides with copper plates carrying handles the reverse with ivorene label for 'Short & Hayes 25 London Road Southampton,' 38.5in (98cm) h, 17in (43cm) w, 14in (35.5cm) d.