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Lot 304

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MUSICAL NECESSAIRE IN THE FORM OF A GRAND PIANO

realistically modelled with faux keys to the top and with gilt-metal mounts, the lid with fitted mirror (one crack) above a shallow lift out tray with mother of pearl implements, above a vacant compartment, a sequinned cover above the non-functioning musical roller mechanism with key, terminating on four turned legs, 16cm high x 29.5cm wide x 19.5cm deep

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £100 - £200
Hammer price: £380
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

This lot is in good overall condition.

Please ask to see additional images available on request.

There are general rubs and sun bleaching to the veneers and small nicks and scratches to the extremities.

There is evidence of old repairs to the two corners at the long end to the veneers and underside.

The lid does not fit flush with a small gap (does not affect the stability)

The mirror has semi-circular tiny crack to the plate to the bottom left.

The inner liner is torn and dirty with missing braid. There is generally losses to the sequins and discolouration to the fabric throughout which is worn.

The mother of pearl tools are in good overall condition. There is one tool missing and another is only half present. See the images.

Non of the above detracts from the aesthetics or stability of the piece.




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