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    15 January 2009

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    • A two part Anglo-Chinese camph
    Lot 45

    A two part Anglo-Chinese camphorwood and mahogany secretaire campaign chest

    19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 4,000

    Estimate

    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    A two part Anglo-Chinese camphorwood and mahogany secretaire campaign chest
    19th Century
    in two sections both with side handles, the upper section with a top central secretaire drawer with fall front enclosing an inset green leather writing surface, letter comparments, central locking compartment, and two short drawers over a larger drawer. The lower section with two long graduated drawers, all with recessed handles, mahogany facing trim around the drawers, and lion's paw feet.
    45¼ x 20 x 50 in. (122.8 x 50.8 x 127 cm.) (2)

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