22nd May, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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An 18th century walnut and burr wood inlaid chest of two short and three long drawers having brass drop handles all raised on later bracket feet. 97cm wide 57cm deep 95cm high.
Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £500
An 18th century walnut and burr wood inlaid chest of two short and three long drawers having brass drop handles all raised on later bracket feet. 97cm wide 57cm deep 95cm high.
Old woodworm to feet.
Veneer cracks, few water splash like marks to front, small puncture hole to right foot.
Panels within drawers split, this to bottom drawer and second from the bottom drawer.
Woodworm to underside of top long drawer.
Later feet and possibly later handles/brass fixings.
Please see condition report pictures.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 22nd May, 2024
ORDER OF SALE
Lots 1 – 300
Works of Art, Tribal Art, Ancient Art, Furniture, Rugs, Clocks and Wine
Lot 301 – 546
Antiquarian and Modern Books
Lots 301 – 317
Books from the Personal Library of the late Theologian Rev. Dr Roger Beckwith
Lots 318 – 360
Books from the Library of the late Professor Francis Haskell (1928 – 2000)
Lot 361 – 429
Books from the Libraries of the Oakeshott and Eastwood Families of Stonesfield Manor Oxfordshire
Lots 430 - 546
Books from Multiple Vendors
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