Lot Essay
The inscription on the tablet indicates the chest was used to transport the Holy Sacraments
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18TH CENTURY
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A MEXICAN IVORY-INLAID HARDWOOD CABINET
18TH CENTURY
With marquetry decoration, the interior with brightly painted trellis of flowers with a gold painted tablet inscribed 'ALABADO SEA EL SANTCISSIMO SACREMENTO' with two drawers below and bronze side handles
23 in. (59 cm.) wide; 12½ in. (32 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
With marquetry decoration, the interior with brightly painted trellis of flowers with a gold painted tablet inscribed 'ALABADO SEA EL SANTCISSIMO SACREMENTO' with two drawers below and bronze side handles
23 in. (59 cm.) wide; 12½ in. (32 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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