Lot #347 - A fine Anglo-Indian campaign secretaire chest of 8 drawers
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
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Sale Date:06 Nov 2014 ~ 1pm
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Lot #:347
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Lot Description:A fine Anglo-Indian campaign secretaire chest of 8 drawers
Camphorwood with reeded ebony drawer blades with sandalwood secondaries. Central drawer fitted with fold out writing slope & compartments. Ornately carved gallery back. Early 19th century.
Height 128cm, width 113cm, depth 55cm -
Provenance:Formerly the property of Captain Bushrod Bennett Taylor (U.S. Navy) who purchased the chest while serving on the Asiatic Squadron trading with China in the 1860s.
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Notes:Additional material available please ask staff for assistance.
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Estimate:A$8,000 - 12,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Furniture
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.