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A matched pair of George III mahogany press cupboards circa 1770
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany
- one 218cm. high, 142cm. wide, 50.5cm. deep; 7ft. 2in., 4ft. 8in., 1ft. 8in. the other 215.5cm. high, 153.5cm. wide, 57.5cm. deep; 7ft. 1¾in., 5ft. ½in., 1ft. 10¾in.
each with a cornice above a pair of doors, one enclosing hanging space above two dummy drawers, the other with three sliding shelves to the top above two deep drawers, variation in size between each cupboard
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, Vol. 1, 1913, p.172, (one possibly) in Lady Crewe's Dressing Room; A 4ft 6" Old English mahog. Gents Wardrobe filled 3 sliding trays & ecl. by panld. folding doors & 2 long drawers under, brass drop handles locks & 1 key, cornice & plinth;
and:
p.178, in Lord Crewe's Bedroom; A Spanish mahogany wardrobe with dentilled cornice and fluted border, fitted 3 sliding trays and 2 long drawers beneath, brass drop handles, locks and 1 key on plinth. 4ft. 6". wide;
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 2, p.142, (one possibly) in the Weston Bedroom; A 5” antique mahogany Gents. Wardrober converted to Hanging, with dentil and fluted cornice, 2 panelled doors, 1 false drawer and 1 drawer below, brass handles. £33.
and:
p.178, in Lord Crewe's Bedroom; A Spanish mahogany wardrobe with dentilled cornice and fluted border, fitted 3 sliding trays and 2 long drawers beneath, brass drop handles, locks and 1 key on plinth. 4ft. 6". wide;
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 2, p.142, (one possibly) in the Weston Bedroom; A 5” antique mahogany Gents. Wardrober converted to Hanging, with dentil and fluted cornice, 2 panelled doors, 1 false drawer and 1 drawer below, brass handles. £33.
Condition
In country house condition. Nice to have a near pair. Generally in good order although with old marks and scratches and losses.
"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."