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A George III brass bound mahogany oval cellarette third quarter 18th Century
Estimate
500 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- 50cm. high, 64cm. wide, 42cm. deep; 1ft. 7¾in., 2ft. 1in., 1ft. 4½in.
the coopered basin with brass carrying handles to each side and containing a copper liner, the whole raised on four chamfered legs, repairs
Literature
Photographed in the Yellow Drawing Room, at Chatsworth in the 20th Century;
John Cornforth, 'Making A Present of The Past', Country Life, April 7 1994, p. 71;
Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd & Christopher Sykes, Great Houses of England and Wales, 1994, London, p. 247 illustrated in the Blue Drawing Room
Condition
Fair condition. There are some seperations to the sides, some staining and the brass is tarnished. One later leg and some old woodworm holes to the base.
"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."