A Chinese Export padouk, ebony and satinwood crossbanded combined sofa and games table with ivory inlay and handles, circa 1820
Lot Closed
January 20, 04:14 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Chinese Export padouk, ebony and satinwood crossbanded combined sofa and games table with ivory inlay and handles, circa 1820
with reversible chess board sliding top, a lift out backgammon tray to the interior and single frieze drawer which can be pulled from either side, on trestle supports and brass cappings castors, with five modern die and castors
71cm. high, 122cm. extended; 59cm. deep; 2ft. 4in., 4ft., 1ft. 11¼in.
This lot contains ivory. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own
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import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers
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