Sale 5044
London, South Kensington
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23 January 2011
Price realised
GBP 3,000
Estimate
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND INLAID KIDNEY-SHAPED DESK EARLY 20TH CENTURY With green gilt tooled writing surface, the frieze drawer with brass label JAMES PHILLIPS AND SONS LTD/FURNISHERS AND REMOVERS/UNION STREET/BRISTOL 30 in. (76.2 cm.) high; 50 in. (127 cm.) wide; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) deep
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The design is based on a model for A Kidney Table by Thomas Sheraton, dated 11 October 1792.
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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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