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A large quantity of Late Victorian cast brass light switches circa 1895
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- brass
- Various Sizes
fifteen three-switch plates, four two-switch plates and seventeen one-switch plates, with reeded decoration in Neo-Clasical taste; together with assorted components with a hand written label marked: Ornamental Brass switch plates formally at Devonshire House or 2 Carlton Gardens / They were cleaned up with the idea of using them at Hill Street, a few were actually fixed (36)
Provenance
Ordered by Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) and his wife Louise von Alten (formerly Duchess of Manchester) as part of their refurbishment of Devonshire House and Chatsworth in the 1890's
Literature
Devonshire House, 1917, listed in almost every important room
Condition
The back plates are all in very good condition with only light signs of wear. There are 67 reeded apertures rings in total and 50 switches, some of which have lost their threads. Very decorative and fine quality.
"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."