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A Regency mahogany oval wine cooler circa 1820
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- MAHOGANY
- 60cm.high, 69cm. wide, 52cm. deep; 1ft. 11¾in., 2ft. 3¼in., 1ft. 8½in.
attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with a lead-lined interior
Condition
Good overall condition. Some wear ro the carved finial which has lost some of the carved detail but which does not detract much. Minor warping to the top.Good colour.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A wine cooler of very similar form but without a lid commissoned by John Lloyd Wynne ( d.1862) of Coed Coch, Denbighshire from Gillows was sold Christie`s London, 18th April 1996, lot 231.
A wine cooler with a fluted cover and carved finial like the present example is illustrated in Ralph Edwards and Percy Macquoid, The Dictionary of English Furniture, London, rev`d ed., 1954, vol. 1, p.223. This example from the Montague Meyer family collection was sold Christie`s London, 24th April 1980, lot 57.