A set of two George III satinwood and tulipwood side cabinets, circa 1800
Lot Closed
June 9, 03:21 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
the tops cross-banded with tulipwood and banded with boxwood, the frieze drawer with brass handles, the two doors with brass grilles backed with pistachio-coloured pleated silk, the fluted uprights terminating in turned tapering feet, one with a manuscript label Mrs W. J. Drake to the reverse
The larger: 91cm high, 99cm wide, 38cm deep; 2ft 11¾in., 3ft. 3in., 1ft. 3in.
The smaller: 91cm high, 91.5cm wide, 38cm deep; 2ft. 11¾in., 3ft., 1ft. 3in.
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Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd;
Private collection, United Kingdom;
Sotheby's London, 17 May 2022, lot 92.