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Lot 457
  • 457

A Regency carved satinbirch and hard stone ornamented box circa 1820

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • SATINBIRCH MAHOGANY MARBLE
  • 14.5cm. high, 32.5cm. wide, 26.5cm. deep; 5¾in., 1ft ¾in., 10½in.
possibly Scottish, the rectangular lid with a foliate-carved edge and an inset Carara marble panel inlaid with geometric designs of various agates and other hardstones, with panels of matching hardstones to the sides, the interior with a removeable tray

Condition

Good condition. White marble top a little discoloured. Metal mounts tarnished and could benefit from cleaning according to taste.
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