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A Regency mahogany, simulated rosewood, rosewood banded and ebony strung library drum table bookcase circa 1815
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany, rosewood
- 185cm. high, 80cm. deep; 6ft. 3/4 in., 2ft. 7½in.
the five tiered rotating top with dummy book divides, with two long drawers and two flanking dummy drawers, one drawer fitted with writing slope and ink well
Condition
Overall in reasonable conserved condition, the revolving tiers with signs of shrinkage and some losses to the veneers, lacking one brass knop, the drawers with some veneers and banding replaced. With old marks and scratches and scuffs consistent with age and use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A design for a 'circular movable bookcase' under the patent of the Catherine-Street makers Morgan and Saunders was published in Rudolph Ackermann's The Repository of Arts in 1810 (reproduced in P. Agius, ed., Ackermann's Regency Furniture and Interiors, Wiltshire, 1984, p. 48, pl. 13). According to Ackermann, this 'ingenious and elegant contrivance', derived from the form of dumbwaiters, affords some 'valuable conveniences'.
A closely related four-tier library table is illustrated in M. Jourdain, Regency Furniture 1795-1830, rev. ed., London, 1965, p. 83, fig. 197. A near identical example was sold, Kinross House, Scotland And Property Removed From The London Residence of Mrs Winston Spencer Churchill, Christie's, London, 30 March 2011, lot 20.