Lot 88
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A REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS CELLARET
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A REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS CELLARET

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS CELLARET
The pyramidal-shaped rectangular hinged top with floral patera-carved rectangular handle and stiff-leaf edge enclosing a lead-lined interior, above a tapering body, panelled with conforming stiff-leaf carved edges, on a waisted plinth base
23½ in. (60 cm.) high; 34 in. (86 cm.) wide; 23 in. (58 cm.) deep
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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.

Lot Essay

An oak cellaret of this pattern, with the lower edge inlaid with lotus-leaves, was made for the dining-room at Tew Park in 1817 by George Bullock. A cellaret of this pattern was sold anonymously, in these Rooms 29 November 2001, lot 22 (£9,400).

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