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A French brass mounted mahogany side cabinet late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 137cm. high, 65cm. wide, 34cm. deep; 4ft. 6in., 2ft. 1¾in., 1ft. 1½in.
with a white marble top above a cupboard door now with an inset mirror enclosing a shelf above thee drawers, adapted
Provenance
Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Bt. (1834 - 1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869 - 1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont (1850 - 1895) thence by descent.
Condition
This piece is in `country house' condition. The brass mounts are dirty and tarnished and will require cleaning. Two brass flutes are loose but some are lifting. Some moulded mounts missing from the right hand side. Marble top is chipped rear right hand corner. Mirror later as stated. The piece was originally a secretaire cabinet and the door has been adapted from a secretaire flap with consequent patching. Repairs to bottom edge. Escutcheon missing from bottom drawer. One foot detached. Colour and patination are both good.
"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."