# - Arlington, Henry Bennet, Earl of.

detailing furnishings to be provided for the Royal Yacht Charlotte, 2 pages, folio, endorsement and docketing, integral blank, 6 December 1677, nicks, some browning and dust staining

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

"...For his Majesties Bed Chamber, A Bed of Crimson Damaske, Traverse Curtaines, Counterpanes, Window Curtaines, & a Cushion of the same Damaske, Two Elbow Chaires & foure stooles of the same Damaske, all trymed with Silke fringes, & cases of Crymson Serge, A Table of Wallnuttree & a large Looking glasse of the same..."

An evocative catalogue of the furnishings of one of Charles II's royal yachts. Arlington orders lavish furnishings for the King's bedchamber ("...to be put up for strangers when his Majestie is not there..."), a second cabin under the bedchamber, the dining room, the Captain's cabin, and five additional cabins. The Charlotte, one of several yachts commissioned by Charles II, is described in the contemporary endorsement as being "new built at Wollwidge".