A blue and silver brocaded shabraque within a mahogany screen frame late 19th century

the Regimental blue shabraque with a silver brocaded border; the lower left and right sides bearing the brocaded monogram WYC raised with a silver, gold and red brocaded royal British crown, possibly West Yorkshire Cavalry or Westminster Yeomanry Cavalry within a later mahogany and glazed frame; displayed as a screen.

The mahogany frame in overall very good condition, with very little surface marks or abrasions. Minor surface dirt. Surface wear to the brocade. Very minor losses to the decoration. Glass may have shifted slightly. In otherwise good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

See page 2 for additional photograph.