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An Edwardian kingwood crossbanded mahogany writing table, circa 1900
Estimate
500 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Kingwood, mahogany, brass and leather
- 77cm. high, 121cm, wide, 57cm deep; 2ft. 6½in., 3ft. 11½in., 1ft. 10½in.
boxwood and ebony strung, with a gilt-tooled leather inset top above a single inverted frieze drawer between three drawers to each side raised on eight square tapering legs with brass castors
Provenance
Acquired by Sydney Bowles Mitford, Lady Redesdale (1880-1963), the mother of Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014), known affectionately by the Mitford sisters as 'Muv';
thence by descent
thence by descent
This dressing table is illustrated in Lady Redesdale's Bedroom at Swinbrook House in Oxfordshire early in the 20th century.
Condition
Lovely quality although now in Country House condition.. Faded from sunlight and the back notable very dry from the effects of sunlight. Circular stain to leather top. Losses and lifting to banding, stringing and veneers. Scuffs and old marks to legs brasses tarished.
"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."