Sale 7560
London
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24 January 2008
Price realised
GBP 5,625
Estimate
A WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER-VENEERED OLIVEWOOD, LABURNUM, FRUITWOOD, WALNUT AND PARQUETRY CHEST LATE 17TH CENTURY Crossbanded overall, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above two short and three long graduated drawers, on walnut later bun feet, the metalwork later, restorations to the banding 33½ in. (85 cm.) high; 41 in. (104 cm.) wide; 23½ in. (60 cm.) deep
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