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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk circa 1880
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- mahaogany, leather, brass (handles)
- 82cm. high, 163cm. wide, 119cm. deep; 2ft. 8¼in., 5ft. 4¼in., 3ft. 10¾in.
with a leather top, nine drawers to one side, three frieze drawers and two cupboards to the other
Condition
The leather top is later but an attractive fit. Some of the drawer components are loose and could benefit from tightening. The overall colour is not consistent. There are areas of rubbing and scuffing particularly to the plinth base and drawer handles, and overall marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Two of the drawer handles with later rings. The plinth appears to have been raised and the cupboards have been fitted with modern drawer compartments (two on one side and three on the other) which are made from MDF and plywood. There are some smalls age cracks and missing drawer mouldings/veneers commensurate with age and use.
"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."