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Nineteenth century carved mahogany chest
a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid-eighteenth century design by Thomas Chippendale, see 'Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director', 1763, pl. CXXVIII,
the front centred by a cartouche composed of c-scrolls and foliage, flanked by foliate panels, the sides with large lacquered brass carry handles and further foliate panels, on blind fret-cut trellis frieze with rectangular paterae to each corner, above rocaille apron, exuberantly carved throughout in choice timber, some minor losses.
£6,500
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