A George III walnut and mahogany urn stand circa 1780

with a square serpentine gadrooned top, on cabriole legs

The front left hand corner of this piece is cracked and repaired with a later small patch. The leg below is cracked and repaired. All of the joints are loose and ill-fitting. The rear right hand corner above the leg is cracked an plugged. There is some old worm damage to the rails which has come through the mahogany on all sides. The left hand side with some lifting veneers and fragmentation of veneers.
"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."

A very similar example is illustrated in Ralph Edwards and Percy Macquoid, The Dictionary of English Furniture, 1954, rev.ed. 3 Vols., Vol III,  p.157.