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An Irish brass-bound mahogany peat bucket 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 16 in.; height extended 24 1/2 in.; diameter 14 1/4 in.
- 40.6 cm; 62.2 cm; 36.2 cm
with reeded coopered body and brass bands, with a brass bail handle.
Condition
Overall good condition; the brass cleaned and with traces of cleaning residue in crevices and with some minor dents and pitting; the mahogany carcass with some vertical age cracks: two with shims and infilling and with some small losses to infiling; the body with usual bruises, scuffs, scratches and wear; bucket stable.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.