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A William IV brass-inlaid stained field maple dressing case, Charles Reily & George Storer, London, 1833
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass, maple tree, brass
- 18cm. high, 37cm wide, 28cm. deep; 7in high, 1ft. 2½in. wide, 11in. deep
the lid inlaid with the coronet for a Countess and scrolled monogram, fitted interior with silver and glass accoutrements, some glass with damage
Provenance
Probably Susan Georgiana Ramsay (neé Hay), Countess and then Marchioness of Dalhousie (1817-1853).
Lady Susan Hay, daughter of George, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale married James Andrew Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, son of George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie on the 21st January 1836.
Condition
This case is of very good quality but is tired and in Country House condition. There are old marks and scratches throughout. Some losses to the interior fittings and one wonders if the lower section had further fittings and a rectangular reserve to the pull out tray, now lost. This does not detract. The glass bottles, boxes and containers show signs of heavy use and eight of these with chips or in some cases losses. Wear these losses have occurred the glass is jagged. The mirror with spotting and old marks. The exterior with some lifting to brass. The reverse of the chest with an obvious estate made mahogany plug/repair. Very charming.
"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."