Lot Essay
The ropetwist moulding is a characteristic particularly found on furniture made in Cork, Ireland.
POSSIBLY CORK
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AN IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY CELLARET
Possibly Cork
Of Sarcophagus form, the hinged rectangular top with serpent-entwined vines enclosing a metal-lined interior, with ropetwist mouldings and lion-mask ring handles, on acroteria feet, with dealers label for 'Clarkes of Donegall Square. Belfast' and inscribed in chalk 'Main Dining Room'
18 in. (47 cm.) high; 19 in. (48 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38.5 cm.) deep
Possibly Cork
Of Sarcophagus form, the hinged rectangular top with serpent-entwined vines enclosing a metal-lined interior, with ropetwist mouldings and lion-mask ring handles, on acroteria feet, with dealers label for 'Clarkes of Donegall Square. Belfast' and inscribed in chalk 'Main Dining Room'
18 in. (47 cm.) high; 19 in. (48 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38.5 cm.) deep