Of Sir Walter Scott interest: A 19th century oak
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Of Sir Walter Scott interest: A 19th century oak bookcase cabinet
Of rectangular form with moulded cornice above a pair of tambour fronted cupboard doors enclosing a fitted interior incorporating a portico inscribed 'Sir Walter Scott', with drawers, secret drawers and pigeon holes, rasied on turned legs united by an undertier, Together with: SCOTT (WALTER) Oeuvres de Walter Scott, 94 vol, 16mo, Bruxelles, Aug. Wahlen, 1827, 158cm wide x 42cm deep x 170cm high, (62in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 66 1/2in high)
Footnotes:
By Repute from Dame Beaufort of Mansion House, Avenue Churchill in Brussels. The cabinet had been in the family for many years and was reputably given by Sir Walter Scott to her grandfather.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP
TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.
Of rectangular form with moulded cornice above a pair of tambour fronted cupboard doors enclosing a fitted interior incorporating a portico inscribed 'Sir Walter Scott', with drawers, secret drawers and pigeon holes, rasied on turned legs united by an undertier, Together with: SCOTT (WALTER) Oeuvres de Walter Scott, 94 vol, 16mo, Bruxelles, Aug. Wahlen, 1827, 158cm wide x 42cm deep x 170cm high, (62in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 66 1/2in high)
Footnotes:
By Repute from Dame Beaufort of Mansion House, Avenue Churchill in Brussels. The cabinet had been in the family for many years and was reputably given by Sir Walter Scott to her grandfather.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP
TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.
Condition
Knock marks and scratches overall consistent with age
It seems likely that elements of this item have been constructed from an earlier piece for example the turned twist columns appear to have more age that the rest of the item.
Section of the cornice have been broken off but are retained
-some old worm noted, especially to the base of the columns
-some shrinkage between section of wood
-a section of molding on the from to the lower part of the top broken off but retained.
-no keys
-some sections of molding missing
It seems likely that elements of this item have been constructed from an earlier piece for example the turned twist columns appear to have more age that the rest of the item.
Section of the cornice have been broken off but are retained
-some old worm noted, especially to the base of the columns
-some shrinkage between section of wood
-a section of molding on the from to the lower part of the top broken off but retained.
-no keys
-some sections of molding missing
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Of Sir Walter Scott interest: A 19th century oak
Estimate £800 - £1,200
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