Lot 139
  • 139

Edwards and Roberts A VICTORIAN GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONY, EBONIZED AND STAINED FRUITWOOD FLORAL MARQUETRY TABLE London, circa 1870s

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edwards and Roberts
  • bronze, fruitwood, pear, ebonized wood, walnut
  • height 29 1/4 in.
  • 74.5 cm
fitted with a long frieze drawer stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS, each chute cast with lion masks, the cabriole legs terminating on paw feet. 

Condition

Overall in good condition. Veneers with surface scratches, nicks and some fading consistent with age and use. Ebonized legs with wear and nicks along edges consistent with use. One minute veneer loss at lower proper left corner of drawer. The bronze with some surface scratches, nicks and areas of tarnishing consistent with age and use.
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.