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A George III Brass inlaid rosewood octagonal library table by Gillows circa 1804
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- rosewood, brass
- height, 28 1/4 in.; width 24 in.; depth 24 in.
- 71.8 cm; 61 cm; 61 cm
the octagonal gilt-tooled leather-lined top above a conforming paneled frieze fitted with a long drawer flanked by two swing drawers, one fitted with ink and writing compartments, the other stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER; on a tapering octagonal stem raised on downswept legs ending in brass-capped casters.
Provenance
Made for William Nicholls by Simon Bryham of Gillows of Lancaster
Jeremy Ltd., London, Oct. 1982
Literature
Furniture History, 1970, vol. VI p.15&16 plate 236
Gillows Estimate Sketchbook 344/99, p.1756
Condition
Overall good condition, the top with a replaced gilt-tooled brown leather lined writing surface. Handles replaced. Overall with some small chips, nicks and scratches with minor areas of in-filling and small veneer patches to cross-banded edges to top. Mahogany lined drawers.
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.