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An Unusual Regency Period Mahogany Jewellery Casket in the Form of a Miniature Chest
Having four graduated drawers, each with its original bone handles, chequer stringing and bone escutcheons, below a domed lid that is similarly inlaid on the top and inlaid with ebony stringing on a satinwood ground to the front.
The lid is hinged at the back and opens to reveal a baize lined tray which is in fact the top drawer. When the tray is lifted out a metal rod may be removed allowing the three further drawers to be pulled out. The chest retaining its original turned peg feet and being of the most outstanding colour. English, Circa 1810 Height: 12 " 31cm
Width: 10 " 26cm
Depth: 9 " 23.5cm
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