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A George IV mahogany linen press circa 1825
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 181cm. high, 115cm. wide, 67cm.deep; 5ft. 11¼in., 3ft. 9¼in. 2ft. 2¼in.
the arched panel door with flower-head and roundel decoration enclosing two slides above two short and three long drawers, with a paper label to the back: J. Cove Jones Esq, Loxley, Wellesbourne, Warwick
Jacob Cove Jones from Loxley Hall in Warwickshire was an antiquarian who claimed in the late 19th century to have deciphered an ancient code in the nearby All Saints Church, Burton Dassett, which revealed the whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant. See (Graham Phillips, The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant: The Discovery of the Treasure of Solomon, London, 2005)
enclosing two slides above two short and three long drawers, with a paper label to the back; J. Cove Jones, Esq. Loxley, Wellesbourne, Warwick
Jacob Cove Jones from Loxley Hall in Warwickshire was an antiquarian who claimed in the late 19th century to have deciphered an ancient code in the nearby All Saints Church, Burton Dassett, which revealed the whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant. See (Graham Phillips, The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant: The Discovery of the Treasure of Solomon, London, 2005)
enclosing two slides above two short and three long drawers, with a paper label to the back; J. Cove Jones, Esq. Loxley, Wellesbourne, Warwick
Condition
Very good overall condition with only a few minor old chips to the edges and one or two minor scratches. The Bramah style lock to the door is a later addition. Very fine quality, the figuring to the veneers (laid on solid mahogany) on the door is especially attractive. The interior drawers have fine gilt-bronze handles.
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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."