Sale 7639
London, South Kensington
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11 December 2012
Price realised
GBP 3,250
Estimate
AN ANGLO-INDIAN CAMPHOR SECRETAIRE CAMPAIGN CHEST SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY With a scrolling foliate carved gallery, the upper section fitted with a long frieze drawer above a central secretaire drawer with replaced green leather writing surface, drawers and compartments, both sections with side carrying handles 54 in. (137 cm.) high; 42½ in. (108 cm.) wide; 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep
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