30th Aug, 2019 10:30

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 826
 

A MAPLE & CO. MAHOGANY REVOLVING BOOKCASE

MAHOGANY TWO TIER REVOLVING BOOKCASE,
the top with a pierced brass gallery, two open tiers below, bears small ivorine plaquette of Maple & Co., 50cm square, 87cm high

 

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Sold for £280
Estimated at £200 - £300


Condition Report
- Additional photographs added 
- Piece In fair condition overall, some wear present consistent with age, some marks and scratches visible to the object 
- Some wear visible to top 
- Note hairline crack visible down central pillar 
- One stud lost and surrounding wood cracked
- Signs of repair to one slat 
- Bookcase spins as intended. Could do with some tightening and there is some movement present, though structurally appears relatively sound

 
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