on a contemporary cedar wood baton covered in rice paper, each end with line of silver across the width, marking end of the length

In good original condition with cedar wood baton covered in rice paper. Each end with line of silver across the width, marking end of the length.
"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 18th century inventories at Ombersley, there is a bedroom listed above the Velvet Bedchamber, this first floor apartment was a high status room as there was a costly upholstered tester bed. This centrepiece was described in 1750 as follows, 'A blue stuf damask Bed: and curtains and hangings [there was also] two pair of window curtains of blue stuf damask, two valens' (Ombersley Court Contents Inventory, circa 1750, revised 1775, p.23). It is tempting to think that the damask offered here may have been acquired at a later date for this extraordinary decorative scheme.