Lot #280 - A Fine And Rare Irish 'Kilarney' Marquetry Inlaid Yew Wood Davenport
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Classic Furniture & Objects Auction
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Sale Date:26 Oct 2014 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:280
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Lot Description:A Fine And Rare Irish 'Kilarney' Marquetry Inlaid Yew Wood Davenport
richly inlaid to the top, sides and internally, with cartouches depicting cottages, a castle, a raven and a harp, within oak leaf, fern and geometric patterned borders, with a hinged, gallery edged writing surface opening to six short drawers (two drawer knobs missing), above a frieze drawer housing a further writing slope, the lower section with shamrock carved columns and two doors enclosing further drawers (one drawer knob missing), platform base, brass castors, 86 x 108 x 71cm Note: signed in ink beneath the writing slope 'The Property of Margaret Howatson ... Montalto sale 3rd Feby. / 1932' and a description of the desk in pencil -
Estimate:A$10,000 - 12,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Furniture
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