Lot 149
  • 149

A Commonwealth oak credence table

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 77cm. high, 87cm. wide, 46cm. deep; 2ft. 6in., 2ft. 10¼in., 1ft . 6in.
the later fold over top with rear loper support, the panelled triform cupboard enclosed by a door, the baluster turned legs with boarded undertier

Condition

Good. Attractive colour. Some variation in colour between the upper part and the lower part. Top tidy. The lower leaf of the top with a repair on the underside of the right rear corner. Some usual slight separation and partial split. Door with a lot of wear and partial split. The door catch later. Reverse of door with old fragmenting. Losses to hinges and old fragmenting to timber on these sites. The legs with some typical chipping and losses to turned details. The usual separations and splits to undertier and with traces of worm to this component. The block feet with fragmenting and some re-building. The rails below the undertier with traces of worm and some fragmenting. The rear rail of the base is severely fragmented.
"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."