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A pair of George III mahogany knife boxes circa 1800
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany and ebony
- 60cm. high, 39cm. wide, 31cm. deep; 1ft. 11½in., 1ft. 3½in., 1ft.¼in.
in the manner of George Oakley, strung with ebony, the oval panelled revolving drum containers enclosing graduated and pierced tiers within part fluted turned tapering uprights with Ionic capitals and panther mask headers, and with rising fluted reeded beaded and finialed circular canopies, on hairy paw feet,
Provenance
The Lords Deramore, Heslington Hall, North Yorkshire.
By descent to Lord Mowbray and Stourton.
By descent to Lord Mowbray and Stourton.
Condition
Exquisite quality.Excellent patina and colour. Old marks and scratches.
"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."