Image Lot Price Description

2287
$1,007.25

FINE CAMPHOR CAMPAIGN CHEST.

Second quarter, 19th century, England. This two-part example with three-quarter gallery, shell carved and with scrolling foliate vinery, joined to the rectangular top with molded edge and round corners. above the conforming case in two parts; the upper most with long drawer over deep central drawer, flanked by banks of two drawers, above a long drawer. The lower case fitted with two long drawers. The whole with reeded ebony drawer dividers and ebony string inlaid borders. The whole on a molded ebonized plinth raised on suppressed ball feet. The case sides with brass carrying handles. The drawers with inset brass campaign style hardware. SIZE: 48″ h x 44″ w x 20″ d. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: The chest has been stripped of old surface and color. Now in need of professional re-polishing. Otherwise structurally very good. 50800-66 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2287


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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