'Kling', a Honduran mahogany veneered, ivory and mother-of-pearl inlaid ebony pool table by Brunswick, circa 1916, with retailer's label of Blatt of New York

of rectangular form, with rounded corners with leather pockets on block flaring supports, the whole inlaid with cubes and ivory stringing with sixteen billiard balls; together with eight later billiard cues and a stand

Please see the note in the lot entry and the caveat-this is sold in situ in Germany.
"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."

This elegant pool table model was named after Johnnie Kling, a famous Chicago Cubs baseball player but also World Champion of pool in 1909. He opened a pool hall in Kansas City and commissioned this model inspired by classical Egyptian Grecian motifs from Brunswick for his hall.

This lot remains in its current location in Germany where it will be available for viewing by prospective buyers by appointment with Sotheby’s, and for collection by the successful buyer at their own risk and expense following the sale of the lot. High resolution images of the lot are available on the Sotheby’s website, sothebys.com.

This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing restricted species which may be subject to restrictions on import and export. Bidders should refer to Condition 10 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. 

Should you have any queries regarding the sale of this lot please contact Amelia Harris, Sale Administrator (amelia.harris@sothebys.com or +44 (0) 207 293 5502).