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An Edwardian oak revolving bookcase circa 1900
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Oak. metal and ivorine (ivorine is bakelite, a type of early plastic)
- 109cm. high, 65cm. wide, 66cm. deep; 3ft. 7in., 2ft. 1¾in., 2ft. 2in.
each shelf with an ivorine plaque
Provenance
Almost definitely purchased by Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire (1868-1938) for the The Green Drawing at Devonshire House, Piccadilly, the famous London residence of the Dukes of Devonshire.
Literature
Devonshire House Inventory, 1917, in The Green Drawing Room, described as originally containing a copy of the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Condition
The bookcase is in country house ocondition. The top is scratched and marked. The second tier is warped and cracked. One column support is cracked. It could benefit from a light repolish. Minor losses.
"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."