A Portuguese 17th century pewter-inlaid rosewood cabinet on stand. photo Bonhams

the stand later, the spreading hinged top opening to a compartment above five small drawers and two further long drawers centred by a door opening to reveal four small and two long drawers, on spirally turned feet joined by a stretcher, inlaid overall with animal scenes depicting the lion reigning on his kingdom, 108cm wide, 39.5cm deep, 150cm high (42.5" wide, 15.5" deep, 59" high). Sold for £7,200

Bonhams. Fine Continental Furniture, Sculpture and Works of Art, 7 Jul 2010. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com