Furniture and Works of Art including the Peter Coldicott collection of corkscrews. - 9th September 2008

Lot 264

An early 18th century Italian walnut and ivory marquetry bureau

Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 | Hammer £9500

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Description

An early 18th century Italian walnut and ivory marquetry bureau, profusely decorated cherubs, foliage, birds, serpents, beasts and figures, the moulded edge fall revealing an armorial with a sliding covered well, shaped pigeon holes and drawers, the fall resting on lopers above two short and two long drawers fitted later handles on bracket feet, 38.25in (97cm) h, 41.75in (106cm) w, 20.75in (52.5cm) d.