Lot 762

Description

Coin Display Cabinet, single unique unit for a coin collector, a superb timber cabinet and finished to specifically store stamps and coins for archive and display; top part of the cabinet has a glass door with four shelves (83[h] x 58[w) x 22[d] cms) and fitted below eight coin drawers (4 high, 2 across) lined with velvet (22[h] x 71[w] x 37[d] cms); Originally made by a Sydney mastercraftsman and suitably signed brass plaque with date and name (Yanek). As new.

The cabinet has no locks as intended for private use in study or library and would sit well over a suitable study desk. Originally commissioned for $3500 and kept for 15 years, acquired by present owner on Ebay in 2005 for $1500.