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Description: http://hygra.com/uk/n11/630JB

Ref:  630JB: A monumental  coromandel ebony compendium table cabinet  of architectural form having turned and carved feet and handles. It is profusely inlaid to the top and front with mother of pearl.
The compendium is the personal space for the owner and has a fully fitted sewing tray complete with its original filigree silver and bone thread spools and other tools, There are two drawers for jewelry, and a folding writing box.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1850
; Materials: Coromandel on mahogany, mother of pearl, silk, leather .
Size: 38.5 cm wide by 29.5 cm by 41 cm:   15.2 inches  wide by  11.6  inches by 16.1  inches.

Condition: good overall; working lock and key;  There is veneer cracking to the coromandel veneers., however the cabinet is structurally sound; see images

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