Furniture and Works of Art - 11th March 2008

Lot 74

An oyster veneered chest on stand

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

An oyster veneered chest on stand, the segmented hinged top revealing a plush lined interior, the sides with engraved brass carrying handles, on a walnut base with spiral twist stretchered supports, early 18th century and later, 37in (94cm) h, 36in (91.2cm) w, 21.5in (54.6cm) d. Chest with later hinges, and lock, losses to veneer, crack to top.