Lot 489

A Louis XVI period walnut, tulipwood, harewood and marquetry poudreuse, circa 1790

Auction: 21 March 2007 at 11:00 GMT
£4,302
Description
the rectangular top with brass bound edge and central hinged flap on a ratchet support between a pair of similar hinged covers revealing partially fitted interior, the centre panel depicting a pair of 18th century gentleman fishing for eels in a river landscape flanked by a pair of flower filled urns within penwork laurel leaf borders, the trellis parquetry frieze decorated with florets and simulated drawer fronts, on bell flower inlaid square tapering legs ending in fluted brass sabots
Dimensions
79cm wide, 75cm high, 52cm deep
