Lot Essay
Please note that this cabinet requires a CITES license for exportation outside the European Union and the purchaser will be required to identify each species for export: refer to condition report.
THE CABINET LATE 18TH CENTURY, THE STAND LATER
Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY INLAID COLLECTOR'S CABINET ON STAND
THE CABINET LATE 18TH CENTURY, THE STAND LATER
The boxwood and chevron strung hinged cover centred by a conch shell enclosing two trays of fitted divisions and shells and above a faux frieze drawer with ivory escutcheon and a real frieze drawer fitted with shells, the conch shell inlaid and strung cupboard doors enclosing four graduated drawers each displaying shells fitted within divisions, the sides with brass carrying handles, on a later stand
35¼ in. (90 cm.) high; 24½ in. (62.3 cm.) wide; 16 in. (40.2 cm.) deep
THE CABINET LATE 18TH CENTURY, THE STAND LATER
The boxwood and chevron strung hinged cover centred by a conch shell enclosing two trays of fitted divisions and shells and above a faux frieze drawer with ivory escutcheon and a real frieze drawer fitted with shells, the conch shell inlaid and strung cupboard doors enclosing four graduated drawers each displaying shells fitted within divisions, the sides with brass carrying handles, on a later stand
35¼ in. (90 cm.) high; 24½ in. (62.3 cm.) wide; 16 in. (40.2 cm.) deep
Provenance
The Country Seat sale, Sotheby's London, 4 June 1999
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Sale room notice
Please note that this cabinet requires a CITES license for exportation outside the European Union and the purchaser will be required to identify each species for export.
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