Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art

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Property of a Gentleman

A Louis XIV brass-mounted walnut coffre, circa 1700

Auction Closed

November 9, 01:23 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Gentleman

A Louis XIV brass-mounted walnut coffre, circa 1700


the interior veneered with rosewood, with two compartments to interior of lid and fall front revealing two small drawers, applied with decorative brass mounts

38.5cm high, 66.5cm. wide, 40cm. deep; 1ft. 3 1/7 in., 2ft. 2 1/7 in., 1ft. 3¾in.

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