Two Black Painted Metal-Mounted Wood Plate Chests Second Half 20th Century

each oblong, with brass-mounted corners and with black painted drop ring handles, the covers painted in white 'Sir James Heron Walker Bt.', the fronts numbered 'No. 1' and 'No. 4' respectively, green baize lined one 80cm wide by 65cm deep by 49.5cm high and one 49.5cm wide by 34.5cm deep by 19cm high (2) Provenance: Property of Lady Walker, Isle of Man.

Each with wear, scuffing and marks. This is worse on the larger example than on the smaller example. There is some corrosion on the metalware in places. There is some loss to the baize inside. Each is lacking a key. Each applied with various labels. 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 people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. 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.