A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL AND EBONISED VITRINE CABINETS
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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Price Realised GBP 6,300
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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 A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL AND EBONISED VITRINE CABINETSEstimate: GBP 6,000 - 10,000
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In overall fairly good condition. The marble tops with some minor nibbling to edges and surface scratching. Minor discolouration and blotching to the surface. The cut-brass inlaid tortoiseshell in good condition but with a build up of polish residue to the brass-inlay and associated tarnishing. Evidence of some lifting and associated restoratino to the brass-stringing. The ormolu very bright in tone but with some dirt and dust residue to the crevices. Both structurallty secure and ready to use. With two keys.
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Lot 131Sale 21048
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID RED-TORTOISESHELL AND EBONISED VITRINE CABINETSEstimate: GBP 6,000 - 10,000
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