Lot Essay
This particular form of chest is known in the west of Scotland as a Lum chest, the deep central drawer being designed to accomodate a chimney-shaped hat known in old-scots as a Lum.
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SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SCOTTISH MAHOGANY CHEST
SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
With an arrangement of shallow and deep drawers and three graduated long drawers below, ash-lined throughout, flanked by pilasters
46in. (117cm.) high, 50in. (127cm.) wide, 23½in. (60cm.) deep
SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
With an arrangement of shallow and deep drawers and three graduated long drawers below, ash-lined throughout, flanked by pilasters
46in. (117cm.) high, 50in. (127cm.) wide, 23½in. (60cm.) 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.