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A George III cross and chequer-banded satinwood serpentine toilet mirror in the manner of Gillows circa 1790
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Glass, Satinwood, Pine, Oak, metal
- largest 67cm. high, 46.5cm. wide, 23cm. deep; 2ft. 2½in., 1ft. 6¼in., 9¼in.
together with a George III style polychrome painted and satinwood banded easel toilet mirror, possibly by Hindley & Wilkinson, third quarter 19th century (2)
Condition
Serpentine example: the silvering to the mirror is very distressed. The satinwood top with speckled marks throughout. The right small drawer with repair to stringing, the central drawer with replaced lock and now lacking escutcheon. Of very good quality.
Polychrome mirror: 70.5cm. high, 42.5cm. wide. This is in country house condition. The cresting with splits and losses to crossbanding. The dove at the foot with a fracture. Losses to painted detail at the base. Craqueleure and surface marks to decoration.
"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."