17th Jul, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Sale (Day Two)

 
  Lot 374
 

374

An Early 19th Century Sarcophagus Shaped Cellaret, in the manner of Gillows, the gadrooned and...

An Early 19th Century Sarcophagus Shaped Cellaret, in the manner of Gillows, the gadrooned and moulded lid enclosing a lead lined divided interior with adjustable brass ratchet support and J Bramah brass patent lock, the tapering body with heavy brass loop carrying handles above a gadrooned base, claw feet and recessed castors, 64cm by 45cm by 47cm

Sold for £800
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

The hinged lid is split with scratches (see image). With key and working lock. General scuffs around the feet and scratches to the lid, otherwise good.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Sale (Day Two), 17th Jul, 2021

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