English, late 18th/early 19th century, rosewood and mahogany construction, each with divided interiors with hinged lidded compartments and recessed center for mixing bowl, ivory escutcheons, larger 7-1/2 x 12 x 6 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
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lacking mixing bowls, scattered surface bumps and abrasions, some losses to interior linings; sarcophagus form example with some warping and lifting to veneers, tarnish to brass elements; rectangular example with some warping to lid (tight, catches/sticks on interior compartments when opening/closing)
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