Sale 8688
London, South Kensington
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8 March 2000
Price realised
GBP 805
Estimate
A small oak plank chest, 17th century the hinged top with chipped carved and moulded edge above a later carved front, with foliate and channelled carved panels, on shaped stile feet -- 31¼in. (79cm.) wide See Illustration
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