Lot 340
An 18th century North Italian fruitwood and ebonised secretaire commode †
Fine Furniture, Rugs, Ceramics, Silver
Auction: 8 October 2000 at 12:00 BST
£8,050
Description
of rectangular form with bone and ivory stringing and parquetry panels to the top, sides and drawer fronts, the divided hinged top and false front to the top drawer enclosing corresponding re-fitted and veneered interior with drawer, above three long drawers with elaborately cast handles and escutcheons, raised on bracket feet with leaf cast mounts, the back with later applied panelling
160cm wide, 105cm high, 80cm deep