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A Victorian mahogany Carlton House desk circa 1870
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 98cm. high, 156cm. wide, 93cm. deep; 3ft. 2½in., 5ft. 1½in., 3ft. ½in.
the superstructure with a spindle filled gallery and a fall front enclosing pigeon holes and flanked by drawers to each side concealing secret drawers, the tooled leather writing surface above three frieze drawers with opposing dummy drawers and a further drawer to each end on square tapering legs brass cappings and castors
Condition
Very good cleaned, repolished and restored condition. The leather insert has many old marks. The curved sections to the front of the superstucture have some minor veneer splits. The curved section of the left side proper has some brusing along one side and some marks. The side return to the left has a recent scratch. Generally though there are a few very minor old marks and scratches throughout.
"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."