Sale 6910
London, South Kensington
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12 July 1995
Price realised
GBP 1,688
Estimate
An Edwardian mahogany and marquetry bureau bookcase the moulded cornice above a swag-decorated frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the sloping fall with central urn within hairbell swags, enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers, above four graduated crossbanded drawers, on bracket feet -- 38in. (97cm.) wide See Illustration
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