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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PIANO TOP DAVENPORT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 AUD
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Description
- A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PIANO TOP DAVENPORT
- 56cm wide, 58cm deep, 110cm high (open)
the brass gallery edged pop up stationery compartment above a hinged top opening to a tooled leather inset fitted writing surface, the base with four drawers and four opposing sham drawers, foliate carved scrolling supports raised on squat bun feet
Condition
Weighted mechanism for pop up top/compartment in working order, slide and writing table slope in good order; Expected patina marks consistent with age; Section of cracked/bubbled veneer to left top on downward slope of piano top approximately 5cm long; Small losses to veneer on base where feet would kick when seated at the desk, the largest approximately 1cm round; Overall good condition, carcass sound, drawers slide well
"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."