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Lot 509
  • 509

A pair of Italian mahogany and parcel-gilt footstools, possibly Lucca, circa 1800

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • mahogany, beech
  • each: 19cm. high, 50cm. wide, 34cm. deep; 7½in., 1ft. 7½in., 1ft. 1½in.
each of rectangular form, with four griffin shaped feet

Condition

In generally good original condition. There are some minor hairline cracks to the veneer. There are some minor chips and cracks to the carved and parcel-gilt feet due to old worm damage. The worm does not seem to be active any longer. An attractive pair.
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