ONE OF THE RAREST COINS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, AN 1870-S $3 GOLD PIECE, MAY FETCH $2-$4 MILLION AT FOUR SEASONS AUCTION GALLERY ON JUNE 2

Antiques & Effects Sale 29th July 2008, at The Cotswold Auction Company, Chapel Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL50 3DS

A painted Mirror fronted Music Cabinet of demunitive size 131cms x 34cms (Lot 28, 29th July 2008), has sparked much interest amongst global furniture collectors and the antiques furniture trade. Thought to date from the early 19th Century the hand painted cabinet is adorned with musical instruments and floral swags and retains the original mirror to the cupboard door, above four floral swag painted drawers. The carved and painted stretcher has a central oval cartouche painted with roses. The estimate for this rare and original painted furniture is £500 – £700.

Antiques and Fine Art to include:- Hand painted early 19th Century Music Cabinet on Chest, Georgian Tray Top Comodes (2), Set of Four 19th Century Mahogany Aesthetic Movement Dining Chairs in the manner of Bruce Talbert, 19th Century Walnut Wall Mirror, J & J Kohln Bentwood Chairs (6), Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Wall Mirror, Oak Standing Artists Easel, Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Gilt Table and Wall Mirrors, William IV Mahogany Breakfast Table, George III Walnut Bureau, George III Oak & Laburnum Lowboy, 19th Century Davenport Desk, 19th Century Hand Painted Papier Mache Work Table, 19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope, 19th Century Oak 3 Bottle Tantalus with Silver Plated Mounts, Pictures, Prints and Maps, Oriental Carpets, Ceramics and Glass, Silver and Jewellery, Collectors Items etc.

Invitation to consign Antiques and Fine Art in Cheltenham:- Textiles and Design, Modern Art (1900 – 1990) 27th August Decorative Arts Sale in Cheltenham:- Entries now invited for this sale. Telephone 01242 256363 or email chelt@cotswoldauction.co.uk

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