Lot 72
  • 72

A late George III rosewood breakfront side cabinet circa 1800

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • rosewood, silk, brass
  • 94cm. high, 137cm. wide, 44.5cm. deep; 3ft. 1in., 4ft. 6in., 1ft. 5½in.
the boxwood inlad top above two central cupboard doors flanked by two smaller conforming cupboards, each door inset with later pleated silk panels enclosing adjustable shelves, ending on turned tapering feet, possibly replaced 

Condition

Overall in good restored condition and ready to place. The piece displaying minor shrinkage to the doors and slight warping to the central pair of doors consistent with age. The legs are probably later.
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