Lot 716 , A 19th century French rosewood and ormolu mounted cabinet on stand, W.1ft 7.5in., some damages
A 19th century French rosewood and ormolu mounted cabinet on stand, the lid with mother of pearl and coromandel inlaid chessboard top, the sides with oval porcelain panels and two foliate scroll handles, on scrolling legs, W.1ft 7.5in., some damages
Estimate £100-150
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All four legs have damages and have been broken and reglued around the feet, in fact at the moment one leg is still broken. Lock has been forced open at some point and there sort of water marks, staining and fading all over, generally in need of restoration particularly on the legs and could do with a good polish.
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Sold for £440