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A George III mahogany envelope tea table, circa 1760, attributed to Mayhew And Ince,
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany
- 71cm. high, 95.5cm. by 95.5cm. extended; 2ft. 4in., 3ft. 1½in., 3ft. 1½in.
the top inlaid with tulipwood and stained sycamore bands and opening to reveal conforming banding centred on a star and with star spandrels, on a stop-fluted and part-lobed baluster stem and leaf carved scrolling tripod
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, 1913, Vol. I, p.297, probably that in The Yellow Drawing Room; A 19" burr walnut wood & inlaid envelope top card table on mahogany pillar and tripod;
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. I, p.2, in the Morning Room, A 26½" square antique harewood and tulip banded Table inlaid with panels of burr walnut, with 4 folding flaps, on fluted and carved mahogany pillar and carved leaf tripod. A plate glass on top. £20-0-0.
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. I, p.2, in the Morning Room, A 26½" square antique harewood and tulip banded Table inlaid with panels of burr walnut, with 4 folding flaps, on fluted and carved mahogany pillar and carved leaf tripod. A plate glass on top. £20-0-0.
Condition
Age cracks to top and some shrinkage to veneers Losses to veneers. Uneven surface when top opened. Old marks and scratches throughout. One leg repaired and re-tipped. Breaks to other feet.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A near identical envelope folding card table attributed to Mayhew and Ince was supplied to George William, 6th Earl of Coventry to furnish Croome Court, Worcestershire or his London house, 29 Piccadilly.