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Two sets of carriage tack for Shetland Ponies
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- PINE, TEXTILE, LEATHER AND BRASS
- larger board: 148cm. by 71cm. wide; 4ft. 10¼in., 2ft. 4in. and smaller: 123cm. by 82cm.; 4ft. ½in., 2ft. 8½in.
each mounted on a green silk covered display board, one set featuring brass cast with the Devonshire crest (qty)
Exhibited
Bakewell, Derbyshire, Chatsworth, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, 90th Birthday Exhibition, March-October 2010.
Condition
Well looked after. Typical wear from age and 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."
Catalogue Note
The Duchess had a very successful stud of Shetland ponies for over 25 years at Chatsworth. The photograph below, from 1966, shows her with ‘Floristan’ a pony from this stud, using a set of tack from the offered lot, on the Salisbury Lawn at Chatsworth.