Sale 7388
London, South Kensington
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30 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 3,680
Estimate
A simulated mulberry bureau feather-banded, the sloping fall with moulded bookrest and enclosing a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes, flanking a concave central drawer above a well and leather writing surface, with two short and two long drawers above a moulded plinth and bun feet -- 30in. (76cm.) wide See Front Cover Illustration
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