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SECOND HALF, 17TH CENTURY
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AN ITALIAN GILT-METAL MOUNTED IVORY AND HARDSTONE-INLAID EBONY AND WALNUT CABINET-ON-STAND
SECOND HALF, 17TH CENTURY
Inlaid overall with geometric bands, the rectangular spreading top with central feathered cartouche engraved 'LA' above a pair of cupboard doors enclosing an architectural interior with variously sized drawers, figures within niches enclosing secret wells, and medallions of Roman emperors, the reverse of the doors conformingly inlaid, on later bun feet, the stand with a pair of frieze drawers with figural handles, on turned legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, on later toupie feet, the ormolu figures later, the ivory medallions probably 19th century
58½ in. (149 cm.) high; 36½ in. (93 cm.) wide; 19¾ in. (57 cm.) deep
SECOND HALF, 17TH CENTURY
Inlaid overall with geometric bands, the rectangular spreading top with central feathered cartouche engraved 'LA' above a pair of cupboard doors enclosing an architectural interior with variously sized drawers, figures within niches enclosing secret wells, and medallions of Roman emperors, the reverse of the doors conformingly inlaid, on later bun feet, the stand with a pair of frieze drawers with figural handles, on turned legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, on later toupie feet, the ormolu figures later, the ivory medallions probably 19th century
58½ in. (149 cm.) high; 36½ in. (93 cm.) wide; 19¾ in. (57 cm.) deep
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.
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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