- 1282
A Regency brass mounted rosewood and mahogany games table, circa 1815, in the manner of Gillows
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, rosewood and brass
- 73cm. high, 99cm. wide, 45.5cm. deep; 2ft. 4¾in., 3ft. 3in., 1ft. 6in.
the sliding top opening to reveal a chess board and tric-trac board, with one frieze drawer and a corresponding dummy drawer replete with a set of later carved Staunton pattern chess pieces in ebony and sandalwood
Condition
Good quality piece in overall good conserved condition and ready to place/use. The surface has been repolished and there are areas of reveneering. The sliding top is bowed slightly but this doesn't impede its action. The tooled leather insets apparently original, though the trick-trac surface has been re-lined.
"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."