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A Regency brass mounted mahogany architect's table circa 1820, in the manner of Gillows
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- wood
- 95cm. high, 109cm. wide, 65cm deep; 3ft. 1¾in., 3ft. 7in. 2ft. 1½in.
the double-hinged ratcheted top with a removable book rest to each side, abover a fitted secretaire-drawer modeled as two drawers, enclosing a gilt-tooled green leather-libed sliding drawer with ratcheted reading-slope, above six further lided compartments, aournd a central well, on reeded tapering legs and feet with brass caps and castors, with a brass Bramah patent lock
Condition
Overall in good country house condition. Green leathered working surface with age but probably replaced in good condition with a chased bronze edge. Right hand side with losses to moulding and also to front of drawer. Small loss to veneer of drawer banding. Top with staining and scratches. Brass castors are original and the lock is stamped I. Bramah / Patent. Brassware is original. Detachable easel rails missing.
"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
A group of four designs which appear in the Gillows Estimate Skecth Books (Westminster Archives) dated 1801, p.1675, conform exactly to the present lot. The second drawing shows, from a side-on view, the double hinged ratchetted top and the half secretaire drawer, which are both prominent features of the above writing table as Gillows defined it.