Lot 68
Lot 68
AN INLAID MAHOGANY DECANTER BOX

CIRCA 1800, PROBABLY DUTCH

Price Realised GBP 1,125
Estimate
GBP 400 - GBP 600
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AN INLAID MAHOGANY DECANTER BOX

CIRCA 1800, PROBABLY DUTCH

Price Realised GBP 1,125
Price Realised GBP 1,125
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With carrying handles to the sides, the top and front inlaid with conch-shell ovals and chequered stringing, enclosing a fitted, later-velvet lined interior with six gilt-decorated oblong decanters and two glasses, the original dish now lacking
812 in. (21.5 cm.) high; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide; 812 in. (21.5 cm.) deep
Literature
R. Muir, ‘Double Exposure: Lord Snowdon’s Kensington Villa’, World of Interiors, January 2009, p. 146, illustrated in the drawing room.
Special notice
This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
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