ADAM'S - AT HOME AUCTION - FEBRUARY 26TH 2017 (Click Lot title for more images and to Place Bid)

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Sunday 26th February
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the plain moulded cornice above twin mirrored
panel doors, enclosing an arrangement of sized
drawers, above a pull out slide and a chest of
four long graduated drawers with one fall front,
secretaire drawer with drawers and pigeon
holes, mounted with engraved brass handles
and lock plates, on bracket feet, 110cm wide x
195cm high
This cabinet is almost identical to an example
by William Old and John Ody , London c.1725,
sold in Christie’s New York, 18th October 2001,
lot 266. Bearing the printed maker’s paper label
inscribed ‘WILLIAM OLD AND JOHN ODY At the
Castle in St. Paul’s Church-Yard, (over-against
the South-Gate of ye Church) London. Makes
and Sells all sorts of Cane & Dutch Chairs, Chair
Frames for Stuffing and Cane-Sashes. And also
all sorts of the best Looking-Glass & Cabi
net-Work in Japan Walnut-Tree & Wainscot, at
Reasonable rates.’
€ 5,000 - 8,000