Lot 427
  • 427

A George III inlaid mahogany drop-leaf table Circa 1780

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • height 28 1/4 in.; width 15 3/4 in.; width open 47 1/4 in.; depth 29 1/2 in.
  • 71.8 cm; 40 cm; 120 cm; 74.9 cm
the crossbanded top flanked by D-shaped flaps, the frieze fitted with a drawer opposed by a drawer and raised on tapering square legs on casters.

Condition

Overall good condition; nice color and figuring to timbers and veneers; top with mahogany veneered onto a solid mahogany top; the flaps with slight warpage and bowing; minor nicks, chips and bruises to molded edge of top; mahogany-lined drawers with age cracks to drawer bottoms; handles probably original; overall with light surface scratches, some bruises and nicks.
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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