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    Sale 9039

    Carpets, Decorative Objects and Furniture

    London, South Kensington

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    14 March 2001

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    • A late George III mahogany tra
    Lot 157

    A late George III mahogany travelling writing box, late 18th century

    Price realised

    GBP 646

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 600

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    A late George III mahogany travelling writing box, late 18th century
    Of rectangular form, with inlaid ivory diamond escutcheon and drop brass handles to the sides, the hinged fall front cover folding out to a green baize lined writing slope, the interior partitioned and fitted with three drawers -- 18¼in. (46.3cm.) wide, 10in. (25.5cm.) high ; and a mahogany book trough, 19th century, of typical form -- 12 5/8in. (32cm.) wide (2)

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