A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS , CIRCA 1785 | Christie's

Sale 1285

IMPORTANT ENGLISH FURNITURE

New York

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17 October 2003

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Lot 131

A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS

CIRCA 1785

Price realised

USD 5,736

Estimate

USD 6,000 - USD 9,000

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A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS
Circa 1785
The rectangular dentil-molded faux-fluted cornice above a pair of oval panelled doors enclosing shelves, over a conforming base fitted with two short and two long drawers, on bracket feet, hardware replaced, hinges stamped MP
77¾in. (197cm.) high, 49¾in. (126cm.) wide, 23½in. (60cm.) deep
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