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Lot 247
A CONTINENTAL 'CHINOISERIE' BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID KINGWOOD, BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY PEDESTAL DESK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND LATER, POSSIBLY MALLORCA
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GBP 6,875
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A CONTINENTAL 'CHINOISERIE' BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID KINGWOOD, BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY PEDESTAL DESK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND LATER, POSSIBLY MALLORCA
The rectangular sliding top decorated with Chinese figures and pagodas within a border decorated with trellis and floral sprays, above a sliding gilt-tooled green leather writing-surface, over three drawers and two cupboard doors enclosing shelves, the back and sides similarly decorated
31 3⁄4 in. (80.5 cm.) high; 35 in. (89 cm.) wide; 17 1⁄2 in. (44.5 cm.) deep
EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND LATER, POSSIBLY MALLORCA
The rectangular sliding top decorated with Chinese figures and pagodas within a border decorated with trellis and floral sprays, above a sliding gilt-tooled green leather writing-surface, over three drawers and two cupboard doors enclosing shelves, the back and sides similarly decorated
31 3⁄4 in. (80.5 cm.) high; 35 in. (89 cm.) wide; 17 1⁄2 in. (44.5 cm.) deep
A CONTINENTAL 'CHINOISERIE' BRASS AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID KINGWOOD, BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY PEDESTAL DESK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND LATER, POSSIBLY MALLORCA
The rectangular sliding top decorated with Chinese figures and pagodas within a border decorated with trellis and floral sprays, above a sliding gilt-tooled green leather writing-surface, over three drawers and two cupboard doors enclosing shelves, the back and sides similarly decorated
31 3⁄4 in. (80.5 cm.) high; 35 in. (89 cm.) wide; 17 1⁄2 in. (44.5 cm.) deep
EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND LATER, POSSIBLY MALLORCA
The rectangular sliding top decorated with Chinese figures and pagodas within a border decorated with trellis and floral sprays, above a sliding gilt-tooled green leather writing-surface, over three drawers and two cupboard doors enclosing shelves, the back and sides similarly decorated
31 3⁄4 in. (80.5 cm.) high; 35 in. (89 cm.) wide; 17 1⁄2 in. (44.5 cm.) deep
Acquired from Robert Brossy, Switzerland.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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