a closely matched pair in an untouched state with minor losses

Sotheby’s New York

perfect colour and patination to the copper surface

circa 1767

An Anglo Indian Mule Chest Seating a closely matched pair inA rare Anglo Indian solid mahogany mule chest in the mid 18th century manner. The lift up top opens to a storage, with two short drawers above two graduated long drawers below, the drawers interiors retain wax seals over the screw heads, all the original handmade steel locks and clasps are present, unpolished bronze strap hinges, carrying handles, escutheons and drawer pulls, raised on bracket feet. A remarkable and completley untouched piece of great