Lot 726 , A late Victorian walnut and marquetry inlaid serpentine bonheur du jour, W.3ft 7in.

A late Victorian walnut and marquetry inlaid serpentine bonheur du jour, the raised superstructure with central mirrored door flanked by drawers and single frieze drawers, on scroll legs, W.3ft 7in.
Estimate £300-500

Overall in honest condition having not been touched for many years, a rather dusty dirty finish but the colour beneath is rich and strong, right side gallery is present but not firmly attached, three handles missing from the short upper drawers, central door has a fine split in the top right corner, comes with key, internal shelf is missing, leather skiver now very worn with some holes through it, one or two small nicks and dents to the legs, ormolu mounts missing from the front top right leg and from both front feet, overall an honest piece in need of some cosmetic restoration and some ormolu replacements.


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Sold for £300