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Antique Cartonier Chest Covered with an exotic display of Specimen Marbles

Origin	England
Period	18th Century
Materials	Mahogany, Marble.
Condition	Excellent.
Creation Date	1770's
Description	Rare English Antique Cartonier Chest Covered with an exotic display of Specimen Marbles England c.1770. Rare English , Mahogany 18th century English Cabinet of Drawers inlaid with a display of exotic marbles to each drawer - having an unusual secret sliding top for very private articles . This item is directly related to the French Cartonier which was a piece freestanding on an important desk to house serious papers. Presumably a gentleman on his "Grand Tour" of the Continent would have on his return commissioned this rather special piece to his own particular taste in the English fashion. Circa 1775. Provenance Private collection UK
Styles / Movements	Traditional
Incollect Reference Number	351785