A George II walnut settee together with a George III mahogany Pembroke table

Table lacking caster wheels. Losses, repairs and restorations. 2 pieces.

The settee: Overall fair condition; the front seat rail and back seat rail reinforced with two later rails; the legs with five replaced brackets; the front right leg with old repaired break at the top; extensive old worm damage to the feet and legs with subsequent loss to one claw and part of the ball of the front right leg; later corner blocks; old infilling to the undersides of the side seat rails; overall with old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises, consistent with age and use. The table: In fair condition; the top with age cracks and with two butterfly patches to the underside; front left leg and back left legs with old repaired breaks; old worm to side rails and bearers; repaired breaks to the platform stretcher; lacking wheels to casters; overall with old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises.
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.
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