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A Regency brass mounted rosewood and boxwood inlaid writing table attributed to John Mclean, circa 1810
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Rosewood, boxwood, brass, leather
- 71.5cm. high, 131cm. wide, 81cm. deep; 2 ft. 4½in., 4ft. 3¾in., 2ft 8in.
the rectangular leather lined top with a ratcheted leather lined slope, above three cedar lined frieze drawers with dummy drawers to reverse on standard end supports joined by turned and parcel gilt-stretcher, with downswept legs, ending in reeded brass caps and castors, the underside of one of the drawers bearing the old deposit number, inscribed with chalk inscription '41WR ', the underside with collection label inscribed 'from collection of Simon Marks' and with further label inscribed 'Mr Simon Marks, Crown(?) Lodge'
Provenance
Mallett Antiques, London, 12th July 1979, (£15,200).
Condition
The gilt-tooled leather a replacement. Minor old marks and scratches to the rosewood banding. Apparently originally with mounts to curved angles of frieze. The brass to drawer fronts lifting slightly and the linings of drawers with shrinking cracks. The stretcher formed of beach, simulated to be rosewood. Old marks consistent with age and use, but overall displaying good colour and surface.
"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
This fine writing table is typical of the output of John McLean and Son (1770-1825), who had workshops in Upper Marylebone High Street from 1783 to 1825. John Mclean had some important patrons including the Earl of Jersey at Middleton Park, Oxfordshire, and Edward Lascelles for Harewood House. The great Thomas Sheraton praised his work for its finish in “the Neatest manner” in the Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book, 1793.