A set of George III mahogany hanging wall shelves

Overall good restored condition; structurally sound; back pierced fretwork panels later added; the pagoda top with some replaced and later elements including the gadrooned border and all with a dark staining; however fretwork galleries laminated and appear to be original to the piece as well as the top mahogany panel; central bottom shelf with old repaired break running across the entire front projecting part; small loss to valenced apron of left niche at join with central structure; old repaired breaks to back fret panels with inpainting; support brackets possibly associated; overall with old marks, scratches and some nicks to edges.
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.
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George Hepplewhite declared in The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, first published in 1788 that 'Hanging Shelves' were often wanted as 'Book-shelves' in closets or Ladie's rooms: they are also adapted to place China on'. A design by Thomas Chippendale published in 1753 in the first edition of his Director illustrates a similar set of shelves to the present example, No CXIII.