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Sacristy chest

Estimate €800–1.500

Description

In darkened chestnut wood.

Three drawers with raised moulding.

Metal handles.

Portugal, 17th/18th century.

(signs of use, losses and defects)

98x118x69.5 cm

Provenance

Casa das Brolhas, Lamego.

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