Lot 199
  • 199

A George III mahogany duet stand by Erard's London, circa 1805

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • adjustable height 47 1/2 in.; width 20 in.
  • 120.7 cm; 50.8 cm
the pair of hinged rectangular stands centered by lattice panels and opening on a swiveling support, flanked by a pair of hinged brass candle arms and raised on a reeded standard on downswept legs ending in brass-capped casters; mounted with a brass plaque engraved ERARD'S / LONDON, the swiveling support stamped with a crown beneath an eight-pointed star.

Provenance

Stair & Co., New York

Condition

Overall fair condition; some repairs to the latticework; one old repaired break to one leg; some minor scratches scuffs and bruises
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