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    Sale 5767

    Oak, Country Furniture, Folk Art, Works of Art and Sculpture

    London, South Kensington

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    12 July 2005

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    • A MALINES ALABSTER AND EBONISE
    Lot 190

    A MALINES ALABSTER AND EBONISED WOOD CASKET

    17TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 1,560

    Estimate

    GBP 500 - GBP 800

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    A MALINES ALABSTER AND EBONISED WOOD CASKET
    17TH CENTURY
    The sloping top inset with a plaque of the Virgin and Child flanked by narrow geometric plaques, the sides with angular plaques carved with foliage, the front with baluster mounts and small plaques
    11in. (28cm.) wide

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    Lot Essay

    Another example of a Malines table casket of alabaster and ebonised wood was sold these rooms June 28th 2000 lot 39

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    Special Notice

    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
    This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**


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