18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

Description

Spanish, 18th century or earlier.

An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with bone, walnut, mahogany and heavily gilded. Featuring original iron hardware and an old auction label to interior stating the box is 17th century. In my opinion, the back is later as the box has had refinishing.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Some refinishing commensurate with age, one spiral top right is missing.

Origin:
Spain

Materials & Techniques:
Bone, Giltwood, Mahogany, Walnut

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Some refinishing commensurate with age, one spiral top right is missing.

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Dimensions

15.75 x 25 x 12 in

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

Lot 0209

Estimate $1,250-$3,740

Jun 21, 2026, 4:52 PM EDT

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