A George II Walnut and Featherbanded Bureau-Table, circa 1740, the...
A George II Walnut and Featherbanded Bureau-Table, circa 1740, the crossbanded moulded top above a fall front secretaire drawer with inset green leather writing surface, three small drawers and pigeon holes, six small drawers below and a sliding drawer with central cupboard door, all around a kneehole, on a moulded base with bracket feet 76cm by 47cm by 81cm
Quarter-veneered top with some small shrinkage splits and numerous scratches. Some variations in colour. Side panels rather faded. Some further small splitting. Drawer fronts and dustboards with small sections of timber missing. Later locks and brasses. All drawers are open and run freely, with key for central cupboard door. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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A George II Walnut and Featherbanded Bureau-Table, circa 1740, the crossbanded moulded top above a fall front secretaire drawer with inset green leather writing surface, three small drawers and pigeon holes, six small drawers below and a sliding drawer with central cupboard door, all around a kneehole, on a moulded base with bracket feet 76cm by 47cm by 81cm
Quarter-veneered top with some small shrinkage splits and numerous scratches. Some variations in colour. Side panels rather faded. Some further small splitting. Drawer fronts and dustboards with small sections of timber missing. Later locks and brasses. All drawers are open and run freely, with key for central cupboard door. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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