An Indo-Portuguese rosewood teak and ebony cabinet on stand, early 18th century

inlaid with bone in geometric designs, and with ivory handles, the upper section with ten drawers, the stand with three drawers, raised on Naga shaped supports, with a paper label on the reverse inscibed in manuscript MISS D LOWE, and a printed  label inscribed Capt  DRURY /LOWE/29 6 37

This is in overall good condition. There is an old chip to the ebony on the top right hand side and an old repair with some consequent losses to timber. There is a chip to the timber to the rear left hand side. The moulding on both sides on the bottom edge of the top section is missing. There are some losses to timber on both sides around this edge. Four handles are missing or incomplete. Two handles are missing form the base. Some reveneering to carcass around drawers and with some losses to timber adjacent to locks and other minor repairs consistent with age and use. The blind fret decoration is chipped and with losses immediately above the legs. Blocks beneath figural supports chipped.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A similar example is on view in the Palacio Nacional de Sintra, (formerly in the Portuguese Royal collections) and one other in the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon.