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An Impressive assembled suite of fire furniture from The Hall chimneypiece 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- iron, steel, bronze and copper
- highest andiron 75cm., 2ft., 5½in.; poker 115cm., 3ft. 9¼in., largest log bin 48cm. high, 73cm. diameter; 1ft. 7in., 2ft. 5in.
comprising:
a pair of Italian patinated bronze andirons, cast with allegorical figures of Summer and Autumn, on shell and putto cast supports, 19th century; a set of three large George IV polished steel fire-irons, 19th century; a large Regency steel twin-prong poker; a large Victorian riveted brass mounted copper log bin, 19th century; a pair of Victorian riveted brass mounted copper log bins, both dated 1859 the larger stamped HDK, the smaller stamped, with swing handles
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a pair of Italian patinated bronze andirons, cast with allegorical figures of Summer and Autumn, on shell and putto cast supports, 19th century; a set of three large George IV polished steel fire-irons, 19th century; a large Regency steel twin-prong poker; a large Victorian riveted brass mounted copper log bin, 19th century; a pair of Victorian riveted brass mounted copper log bins, both dated 1859 the larger stamped HDK, the smaller stamped, with swing handles
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Literature
‘West Horsley Place II’, Country Life, 1 April 1939, p. 331, the andirons illustrated in the Drawing Room;
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.62, in the Drawing Room; Pair 30” blacked bronze Dogs with women figure tops on shaped bases with women and child supports. £28.
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.62, in the Drawing Room; Pair 30” blacked bronze Dogs with women figure tops on shaped bases with women and child supports. £28.
Condition
Good quality. Ready to place. Typical wear. Steel elements with traces oxidisation. Wear from 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."