Lot 296
  • 296

A Victorian gilt-bronze mounted brass inlaid tortoiseshell premier partie boulle marquetry ebony centre table, circa 1860, in the manner of Thomas Parker

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • tortoiseshell
  • 79cm. high, 145cm. wide, 90cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 4ft. 9in., 2ft. 11½in.
of serpentine form with a frieze drawer centred by a bearded mask each bowed side with a female espagnolette mask on cabriole legs mounted with a female mask terminating in gilt-bronze paw feet the whole inlaid with stylised flowers and foliage within scallopshell borders

Condition

In excellent restored condition. This is ready to place.
"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.
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