31st Oct, 2024 9:30
An 18th century Indo -Portuguese rosewood Contador (chest on stand) first half of the 18th century probably Goan the upper section with a series of ripple moulded block fronted drawers, above a typically elaborately turned stand with a carved coat of arms to the frieze. 117 cm overall width x 55 cm overall depth x 165 cm overall height.
Formerly of Donnington Castle House, near Newbury, Berkshire
Formerly of Donnington Castle House, near Newbury, Berkshire
Sold for £500
Condition Report
Some damage to the facias of the carcass and ripple moulding, left hand handle swan neck broken.
The stand has some damage to the turned rings but structurally it is stable.
It is possible that the chest section was married with the stand but both of a similar era and both Portuguese.
An 18th century Indo -Portuguese rosewood Contador (chest on stand) first half of the 18th century probably Goan the upper section with a series of ripple moulded block fronted drawers, above a typically elaborately turned stand with a carved coat of arms to the frieze. 117 cm overall width x 55 cm overall depth x 165 cm overall height.
Formerly of Donnington Castle House, near Newbury, Berkshire
ProvenanceFormerly of Donnington Castle House, near Newbury, Berkshire
