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Thomas Mills, 1811-1881
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Folding Luggage Rack
- with a paper label printed Thomas Mills / upholsterer & paperhanger / carpet and leather warehouse / ***ark*** Street ***
- Rosewood
- 43 by 45.5 by 47cm., 17 by 18 by 18½in.
- Made in Bradford circa 1840.
rosewood, with three later straps
Condition
This is an attractive and useful decorative object. The rosewood has signs of discolouration and there are marks and scratches. The paper label for Thomas Mills is distressed.
Acquired from Christie's London, lot 192, 10.3.05.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Thomas Mills built up a very successful business in Bradford. He was to supply legendry Victorian industrialist and philanthropist Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) with furniture for his boardroom at the Saltaire Mill complex in 1835.