Sale 6265
London
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9 March 2000
Price realised
GBP 16,100
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CHEST The shaped moulded rectangular top above four graduated drawers, on bracket feet, the feet probably later, the drawer bottoms with incised interlaced mark 'XX' 32¾ in. (83 cm.) high; 30 in. (76 cm.) wide; 20½ in. (52 cm.) deep
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