Lot 83
  • 83

Donald Ross 1830-1916 A GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY, EBONIZED AND SATINWOOD DOTTED TRELLIS MARQUETRY TABLE AMBULANTE London, third quarter 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Donald Ross
  • the underside with label inscribed From Luton Hoo/J.C. Gerard Leigh and J.C.G.-L one of pair
  • bronze, mahogany
  • height 27 1/2 in.; width 16 1/2 in.; 14 1/2 in.
  • 70 cm; 42 cm; 37 cm
fitted with a frieze drawer with a paper label to its underside reading From Luton Hoo/J. Gerard Leigh and an ivorine plaque printed J.G.L./76.

Provenance

John Gerard Leigh, Luton Hoo

Condition

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. Warbling to legs. No gold is left to the bronze.
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