A George Betjemann & Sons inlaid mahogany dressing table
Late 19th/early 20th century
With a plaque to the interior front edge: Boyes, Bassett & Co., Shanghai; further marked with a second plaque: Rd No 541493
Retailed by Boyes, Bassett & Co., Shanghai, the fold-out poudreuse with book-matched mahogany veneer to the exterior, hinged lid opening to reveal a tryptic mirror, numerous inset cubbies in lacquered ivory wood for manicure pieces such as vanity jars, brushes, combs and hand mirrors, various leather-lined compartments to the interior fore beneath a glazed hinged lid, a hidden drawer behind, two beveled glass fold-out extensions, and two locking drawers to the exterior on either side; set upon four marlborough tapered legs, each with a brass end cap and caster
38.5" H x 35" W x 22" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age and use. The velvet lining to the interior with heavy wear to the pile and scattered bald areas. Likewise, the moire silk lining the same compartments is brittle and flaking off with multiple losses. The lacquered wood inserts with crazing, flaking, and losses to the ivory finish throughout. Lacking key. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.