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Thursday 14th October 2021

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An Elizabeth I boarded oak chest, circa 1580, having a one-piece top with ovolo-moulded top, the front with simple dog-tooth incised top band and chip-moulded ends, the sides descending to arched cut-away supports,�96cm wide,�42cm deep,�55cm high

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