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A South American Colonial Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tabernacle Cabinet
Estimate: $700-$900
Sold
$8,000
Live Auction
Collect: Palm Beach
Location
Palm Beach
Description
A South American Colonial Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tabernacle Cabinet
Likely Peruvian, 18th Century
Height 19 x width 26 1/2 x depth 10 inches.
This lot is located in Palm Beach.
Condition
The cabinet is structurally sound and in overall good appearance with 3 drawers which slide open smoothly. Present are scattered losses, in particular to the mother-of-pearl inlay with a few very small losses to the tortoiseshell veneer. The cabinet displays a few minute losses to the decorative trim elements, in particular to the back left side. Retains one working key. Please see numerous condition photos.