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Lot 278
Fine Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Diminutive Book-Press
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, three-part form, mahogany veneers, oak secondary, arched pediment with central urn and plinth inlaid motif with scrolled vine and rosette above a cove molded cornice above a diamond inlaid frieze, two hinged mullioned cabinet doors with louvered silk lined shelf interior, upper and lower stiles with stylized shell, bellflower and vine inlaid motif, the base with two side-by-side flush drawers with vine and rosette paneled motif above an inlaid stylized reeded frieze above two lower hinged paneled cabinet doors featuring boldly inlaid large urn surmounted by ribbon and swag inlays, inlaid legs with spade foot.

80 x 42.5 x 13.5 in.

Front finials likely later; later silk liner; some small chips and looseness to waist trim on lower case; lower left panel with separation repair.

$1,000 - 3,000