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Two George III style mahogany, boxwood strung and marquetry games tables circa 1900
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- mahogany
- 72cm. high, 45.5cm. wide, 45.5cm. deep; largest 2ft 4½in., 1ft 6in., 1ft 6in. and 70.5cm. high, 46.5cm. wide, 46.5cm. deep; 2ft. 3¾in., 1ft. 6¼in., 1ft. 6¼in.
each top with twin inlaid shell motifs, one top crossbanded in rosewood, the other inlaid with spandrels to each corner and with borders of partridge wood and rosewood and shaped apron frieze, each with a baise-lined playing surface supported by lopers and on square tapering legs
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.29, in the Book Room; An 18” mahogany and inlaid folding cloth lined top Table on square taper legs, with one drawer having brass knob. £15.
Condition
Generally in good order, some old marks and scratches.
"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."