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Two wrought-iron bound oak coffers Northern Europe, 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- OAK, PINE, IRON
- larger 79cm. high, 132.5cm. wide, 62cm. deep; 2ft. 7¼in., 4ft. 4¼in., 2ft. ½in.; smaller 72cm. high. 113.5cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 2ft. 4½in., 3ft. 8¾in., 1ft. 11¾in.
the larger on later block feet and probably including 17th century metalwork, with two pine interior trays, the smaller bearing the date 'AN 1672'
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.35-36, in The Hall; A 3’9” antique oak dome top Chest with scroll ironwork decoration and 3 locks. £25-0-0 and A 4’6” Continental oak dome top Chest with embossed iron mounts and heart shape, lock plate. £23-0-0.;
‘West Horsley Place II’, Country Life, 1 April 1939, p. 331, one illustrated in the Hall.
‘West Horsley Place II’, Country Life, 1 April 1939, p. 331, one illustrated in the Hall.
Condition
Very decorative. And generally in good order. Some of the metalwork with pitting and old wear and minor losses. At some stage damp as affected the base of each. Restorations.
"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."