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The Old Vicarage fireplace furniture, assembled from elements of various dates
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Rush, brass, pine, steel, leather
- largest basket: 74cm. high, 64cm. diameter; 2ft. 5in., 2ft. 1in.
comprising: a set of Regency brass fire-irons, a Victorian brass chestnut roaster, a set of modern brass tongs, a 19th century lacquered set of bellows with pierced heart motif, a modern set of walnut bellows and two woven rush log baskets by the Waveney Rush Company, Suffolk (9)
Literature
Lady Sophia Topley, The World of Interiors, 'Mayfair Lady', March 2005, p. 109, the lacquered bellows illustrated in the Drawing Room, Chesterfield Street, the London residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Condition
Decorative. Wear to log baskets from use. Pitting to brass fire-irons and one with loose finial. Losses to lacquer on bellows.
"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."