A WILLIAM IV GILT-METAL MOUNTED ROSEWOOD AND GILT-COMPOSITION OPEN BOOKCASE
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MRS EVANGELINE HUNTER-JONES
A WILLIAM IV GILT-METAL MOUNTED ROSEWOOD AND GILT-COMPOSITION OPEN BOOKCASE

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A WILLIAM IV GILT-METAL MOUNTED ROSEWOOD AND GILT-COMPOSITION OPEN BOOKCASE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With two adjustable central shelves, the doors each enclosing two further shelves, one door inscribed in pencil to the reverse Edward(?) William West(?) / Cabinet and Chair Maker / (...) Suffolk / November 23, 1842 / Lady Pocklington / Chiffonier / Chelsworth House
41 in. (104 cm.) high; 72 ½ in. (184 cm.) wide; 17 in. (43 cm.) deep
Provenance
According to the inscription, Lady Pocklington of Chelsworth House, Suffolk
Special notice
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

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