Sale 5561
Paris
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28 - 30 April 2009
Price realised
EUR 250
Estimate
COFFRET ECRITOIRE DE LA FIN DU XIXEME SIECLE ANGLETERRE En acajou et moulures de laiton doré, ouvrant sur un écritoire garni de cuir vert et un casier, la partie supérieure présentant cinq casiers et un abattant découvrant trois tiroirs, inscrit 'J.BRAMAH/194 PICCADILLY' (sur la serrure); On y joint un second coffret du XXème siècle en citronnier de Saint Domingue et palissandre de Rio, à décor de marqueterie de bois clair, ouvrant sur un écritoire recouvert d'une feutrine verte, deux encriers et un porte-plume Hauteur: 17,5 cm. (6 7/8 in.), Largeur: 45,5 cm. (17 7/8 in.), Profondeur: 26,5 cm. (10½ in.) (2)
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