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An 18thC DOWRY CHEST, most probably Dutch c1760, a plain lid, moulded edge and three studs, the s...
Currency:ZAR
Category:Everything Else / Other
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Estimated At:1.00 - 2.00 ZAR
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00ZAR+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2003 Jan 28 @ 09:00UTC+01:00 : BST/CET
An 18thC DOWRY CHEST, most probably Dutch c1760, a plain lid, moulded edge and three studs, the sides with applied moulded framing as panels with simple cast iron carry handles, the lock, of the spring type, key must be turned and held in open position, cast iron hinges, the walnut veneered front, added later, with marquetry inlay of vases and flowers and leaves, two hexagonal panels and above an inlaid inscription "Dorothea Grubin anno1818", raised on substantial bun feet with castors added later, 129cms x 63cms x 73cms.
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