VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A GEORGE II PADOUKWOOD CAMPAIGN WRITING-CHEST
Details
A GEORGE II PADOUKWOOD CAMPAIGN WRITING-CHEST
CIRCA 1740, POSSIBLY DUTCH
In two parts, with central leather-lined slant lid enclosing a parquetry-inlaid fitted interior above eight small drawers and with carry handles to the sides; the base with parquetry writing-slide over two short and one long drawer, on foliate-carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet (rear legs restored)--53¾in. (136cm.) high, 52½in. (133cm.) wide, 26in. (66cm.) deep
CIRCA 1740, POSSIBLY DUTCH
In two parts, with central leather-lined slant lid enclosing a parquetry-inlaid fitted interior above eight small drawers and with carry handles to the sides; the base with parquetry writing-slide over two short and one long drawer, on foliate-carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet (rear legs restored)--53¾in. (136cm.) high, 52½in. (133cm.) wide, 26in. (66cm.) deep
Provenance
Admiral Lord Beatty
By descent to the Earl Beatty, sold Sotheby's London, 11 July 1986, lot 49
By descent to the Earl Beatty, sold Sotheby's London, 11 July 1986, lot 49