Lot 135 , A Regency mahogany collectors cabinet, W.2ft 6in. D.1ft 4in. H.6ft 7in.

A Regency mahogany collector's cabinet, with architectural cornice and two glazed doors over two panelled doors enclosing an arrangement of thirty two glass topped drawers with turned bone handles, W.2ft 6in. D.1ft 4in. H.6ft 7in.
Estimate £300-500

Overall in honest untouched condition but with a number of small losses, beading to the edge of the cornice is chipped and missing in one 4 inch area at the front, moulding to the lower left side of the top is missing, a few short cracks and some lifting of the varnish to the sides, top doors are slightly lighter in tone than elsewhere, original lock present but no key, door enclose two slender adjustable shelves, lower section of good rich colour, in both the top and bottom the sides are made of stained pine and show old splits, dents and wear from use, lower front doors slightly warped out of shape, comes with original lock and working key, the two banks of drawers have lost many of their divisions and therefore do not all run smoothly, stands upon what look to be the original turned feet.


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Sold for £300