Lot Essay
A related mahogany cellaret, with grape-vine finial, was sold anonymously, Sotheby's New York, 18 October 1997, lot 369.
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A REGENCY BURR-YEW SARCOPHAGUS CELLARET
The rectangular pyramid-shaped top centred by a boss of grapes and vine leaves, with reeded and gadrooned edge, the hinged top enclosing a compartmentalised lead liner, the front panel with associated lion-mask ring handle, on paw feet
23 in. (59.5 cm.) high; 28 in. (73 cm.) wide; 20 in. (53 cm.) deep
The rectangular pyramid-shaped top centred by a boss of grapes and vine leaves, with reeded and gadrooned edge, the hinged top enclosing a compartmentalised lead liner, the front panel with associated lion-mask ring handle, on paw feet
23 in. (59.5 cm.) high; 28 in. (73 cm.) wide; 20 in. (53 cm.) deep