Bonhams Sale 17185

More Bonhams stuff - I can't resist and as I don't really expect to buy any of these things it's nice to hold them somehow

Sale 17185 - Pictures, including Works by 'Snaffles', Furniture and Works of Art, 6 May 2009

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Lot No: 181

A late Victorian 'W. Hall & Co's' mahogany four drawer shop sewing cabinet

Each drawer with an inset reverse printed gilt title on glass flanked by a pair of brass handles, damaged, losses, 35.5cm.

Estimate: £100 - 150

// loving the typography //

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Lot No: 198

A late Victorian walnut and electroplate mounted three bottle tantalus

With additional side carrying handles (key lacking) 38.5cm wide.

Estimate: £200 - 250

// I love a nice tantalus - designed to prevent the butler helping himself to the whiskey //

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Lot No: 173

A late 19th century Italian Sorrento ware ebonised, amboyna banded and panelled, kingwood, marquetry and line inlaid writing casket

Of upright form, inlaid with panels to the hinged top, front and writing slope top to the base with figures, an elephant and chickens, each within a geometric inlaid border, the interior fitted with drawers, compartments and writing surfaces, s.d., restorations, 41.5cm wide, 35cm high.

Estimate: £600 - 800