- 1135
A pair of cast-iron and wooden tennis net posts first half 20th century
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- 108cm. high; 3ft. 6½in.
each base cast with the words The Cavendish Tennis Posts; Ayres Patent (for F. H. Ayres), together with a pair of Slazenger tennis post bases and one post (the other lacking) and a cast iron and ball-bearing winch by Stewart, Chicago, one leg detached (5)
Literature
(1) Devonshire House Inventory, 1917, p. 315
Condition
The pair of tennis posts are in worn but useable condition with stains and surface corrosion throughout. The other items are all in fair condition although heavily stained and marked throughout with some surface corrosion.
"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."