Lot 616 , A 19th century mahogany coin collectors cabinet height 12.5 x width 9.5
A 19th century mahogany coin collector's cabinet the flame-figured panelled doors enclosing 27 slide-out trays with various sized baize lined coin insets, height 12.5" x width 9.5"
Estimate £150-250
A handsome high quality cabinet of good rich colour, but neglected in recent years so now showing a matted bloom across the top, and further damp or mould surface damage scattered lightly elsewhere, half of the ebonised strip to the door is missing, key is present as are all coin drawers, all of which have original ivory handles, some of these have wear to the black ring staining, comes with a key, overall a very handsome piece.
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Sold for £320