with paneled sides, arched ends pierced with a circle and carved with foliage, the top rail carved with Hebrew inscriptions on four baluster feet, all painted in tones of red, blue, and green.

Considerable paint loss, base boards probably replaced and may at some point had a cover to covert into a trunk.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The top rails are carved with the following Hebrew inscriptions 'Yom tov lipa, the son of aaron ha-cohen from the holy community of Halberstadt, year 1878. May he merit to raise him to a life of Torah, marriage and good deeds.'