ANGLO-INDIAN MAHOGANY SEA CAPTAIN'S CHEST,early 19th century, with ebonized reeded pilasters and bone inlay. Rectangular top with sting- and bone-inlaid; deep drawer, opening to fitted long drawers on turned feet. - 46 in. x 52 1/4 in. x 24 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000
Fair condition with scattered light surface abrasions; scattered loss of stringing throughout; light top surface age cracks; considerable vertical age crack on left side; loss of rear left reeded column; right front column with some losses to upper and lower areas and in need of restoration; the bone inlays seem to be intact.