Lot 131
Lot 131
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL AND EBONISED VITRINE CABINETS

THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 6,300
Estimate
GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000
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A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL AND EBONISED VITRINE CABINETS

THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 6,300
Price Realised GBP 6,300
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Each with a rectangular black marble top above a glazed door flanked by basket-bearing cherubs, the interior fitted with two shelves, the sides mounted with Hercules masks, on a shaped plinth
One: 4734 in. (121.5 cm.) high; 3134 in. (81 cm.) wide; 1514 in. (39 cm.) deep
Two: 48 in. (122 cm.) high; 3134 in. (81 cm.) wide; 1514 in. (39 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 23 September 2010, lot 242.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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.
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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