A walnut and ormolu mounted bureau plat, mid 19th century | Christie's

Sale 8459

Carpets, Decorative Objects and Furniture

London, South Kensington

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14 July 1999

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Lot 283

A walnut and ormolu mounted bureau plat, mid 19th century

Price realised

GBP 2,530

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000

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A walnut and ormolu mounted bureau plat, mid 19th century
the shaped green leather lined top with a brass bound edge above a frieze with two drawers, on square tapering cabriole legs with applied cabochon and foliate mounts and similar sabot feet -- 50in. (127cm.) wide
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