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A REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS CELLARET
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A REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS CELLARET
The gently sloping pyramidal-shaped rectangular hinged top above a panelled tapering body, the sides with ring-handles, on a moulded plinth base, on turned feet, previously with castors
21½ in. (54.5 cm.) high; 32¾ in. (83 cm.) wide; 22¾ in. (58 cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
The measurements for this lot are 32¾ in. (86 cm.) wide, and not as stated in the catalogue.
Lot Essay
The tapering-sided wine-cellaret with pyramidal lid evolved from a 'Sarcophagus' pattern illustrated in Thomas Sheraton's, The Cabinet Dictionary, London, 1803, pl. 66.