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A Victorian walnut hall stick stand circa 1880
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut pine oak brass
- 102.5cm. high, 102cm. wide, 35cm. deep; 3ft. 4¼in., 3ft. 4in., 1ft. 1¾in.
by James Shoolbred & Co, with brass mounts and galleries, the top with a drawer stamped JAS SHOOLBRED & CO and kite registration mark and with an enamel label to the back JAMES SHOOLBRED & CO/ TOTTENHAM HOUSE/ TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD/LONDON, with an undertier and twin removable drip pans
Condition
This is in good restored condition and is ready to place.
"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
The firm of James Shoolbred and Co. was established circa 1870, later expanding to become one of the first great department stores in London on the Tottenham Court Road. Shortly afterwards they branched out into the furniture trade as cabinet makers. The firm was renowned for the quality of its wares and was issued with a Royal warrant in the mid 1880s.
For comparison another walnut example was sold Christie`s London, Furniture, Sculpture and Carpets, 11th September 2008, lot 116, sold £8500.