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18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

$1,996
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£1,513.02
£1,891.2820% Off
€1,766.60
€2,208.2520% Off
CA$2,795.83
CA$3,494.7820% Off
A$3,147.19
A$3,933.9920% Off
CHF 1,664.98
CHF 2,081.2320% Off
MX$39,037.08
MX$48,796.3520% Off
NOK 20,572.65
NOK 25,715.8220% Off
SEK 19,675.92
SEK 24,594.9120% Off
DKK 13,179.73
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About the Item

Spanish, 18th century or earlier. An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with bone, walnut, mahogany and heavily gilded. Featuring original iron hardware and an old auction label to interior stating the box is 17th century. In my opinion, the back is later as the box has had refinishing.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 18th century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Some refinishing commensurate with age, one spiral top right is missing. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838238473362

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