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Two late Victorian mahogany and boxwood strung revolving bookcases circa 1900
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany and marquetry.
- the larger 87cm. high, 49.5cm. wide, 49.5cm. deep; 2ft. 10¼in., 1ft. 7½in., 1ft 7½in.
of typical form, the top of one veneered in birdseye maple and foliate motif marquetry
Literature
One photographed in the Long Gallery, Crewe Hall, Cheshire in the late 19th century.;
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.20, in Lord Crewe’s Sitting Room; A 19½ square mahogany revolving Bookstand. £9-5-0.
And, A 20” square mahogany and inlaid revolving Bookstand. £14-5.
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.20, in Lord Crewe’s Sitting Room; A 19½ square mahogany revolving Bookstand. £9-5-0.
And, A 20” square mahogany and inlaid revolving Bookstand. £14-5.
Condition
In good order. Surface faded from exposure to sunlight.
"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."