Bidspirit auction | AN 18TH C. PORTUGUESE CONTADOR

AN 18TH C. PORTUGUESE CONTADOR COM TREMPE CHEST ON STAND - The configuration of four drawers over two sets of three larger drawers above two even larger drawers are housed in an inlaid cabinet, with each drawer face inlaid in matching geometrics framed in ebonised mouldings. The case of drawers is on a matching stand with four turned legs. The cabinet ends are profusely inlaid with various materials and motifs. Measures 67 x 44.25 x 17.25 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. Please be aware that this lot is too large to ship by conventional carrier such as UPS, USPS or FedEx and will instead require local pick-up, delivery by a freight carrier or delivery by a blanket-wrap shipper. The cost most likely will not be low. Dimensions Measures 67 x 44.25 x 17.25 inches. Condition Good condition, noting the loss of one molded trim piece top of one end, reasonable and normal signs of age and use throughout including age cracks. Condition report update: a piece of trim is now missing from the front of this cabinet. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.