An Anglo Indian Secretaire campaign chest, camphor wood and brass, second quarter of the 19th century
Estimate □ $1,500 – $2,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR DARREL FARRELLY, MELBOURNE
separating into two sections, the upper section having a fall front secretaire drawer flanked by a single and two smaller drawers respectively, below which there is a full width drawer, the lower section having two full width drawers, with carry handles to either side, supported on turned feet
109 cm high, 98 cm wide, 46 cm deep
- Lot Sold $1,900 (Hammer Price)
- $2,318 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
minor scratches to edge typical of campaign piece, small cracks extending 10cm inwards from edge of top, 2 10cm square patches to left hand side base of upper section, slight warpage to front of secretaire drawer, drawers both within secretaire and exterior require attention to run smoothly, small shrinkage cracks to both sides of lower section, chips to feet
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