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George III mahogany night stools circa 1800
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany and porcelain
- approximately 46cm. high, 52cm. wide, 32cm. deep; 1ft. 6in., 1ft. 8½in., 1ft. ½in.
three, two with lids, one without all with Wedgwood creamware liners, one of which with repairs, one with near matching turned tapering legs (3)
Literature
possibly Chatsworth Inventory 1818, p. 20, in the Canopy Bed Room, 'a collar bidet with Wedgwood pan' and p. 32 in the Sattin Bed Room, with same description.
Condition
Generally good condition. One lid lacking, the other lids with age cracks and stains. The liners are all in good condition. 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."