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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 Chris-
tie’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 & Cabinet-Work in Japan Walnut-Tree & Wainscot, at Reasonable
rates.”
€ 8,000 - 12,000