Sale 9726
London, South Kensington
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3 December 2013
Price realised
GBP 3,500
Estimate
A GEORGE I WALNUT AND FEATHER-BANDED CHEST-ON-CHEST EARLY 18TH CENTURY With a secret drawer in the cornice above three short and three long drawers in the upper section above two short and two long drawers on bracket feet, the walnut sides cross-banded 70 in. (178 cm.) high; 41½ in. (105 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep
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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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