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A George III brass bound and mahogany oval tray late 18th century
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany and papermaché
- tray 9.5cm. high, 63.5cm. wide, 41.5cm. deep; 3¾in., 2ft. 1in., 1ft. 4½in.
together with a George III mahogany cutlery tray with two divisions, and a pair of George III turned reeded mahogany decanter coasters, a further turned mahogany wine coaster and three George III papier maché wine coasters (8)
Provenance
The tray probably acquired from George Neilson, Edinburgh, 11 January 1965, 'Mahog. oval tray', according to Frederick McCarthy's stock books.
Condition
Oval tray: excellent condition. Some movement to the coopered sides. Some old marks. L-shaped scratch to surface.
Cutlery tray: with crack to the base and marks from cutlery.
Pair of reeded coasters: with marks from use, abrasions to sides and later handles.
Single coaster: generally good, minor marks.
Pair of amber papier maché coasters: very distressed with old repairs and losses.
Single black papier maché coaster: tired condition.
"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."