The International Sale: Fine Antiques and Decorative Arts
by Lyon & Turnbull
Platinum House 145 lots with images
October 3, 2012
Live Auction33 Broughton Place
Edinburgh, EH1 3RR United Kingdom
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Viewing NotesSaturday September 29th 12-4pm Sunday September 30th 12-4pm Monday October 1st 10-5pm Tuesday October 2nd 10-5pm Morning of the sale from 9am
Sale NotesBuyers premium: 25% up to £25,000, 20% thereafter. Live internet bidding incurs an additional fee of 3%
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Lot 1001: NEAR PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY FOLDOVER TEA AND CARD TABLES MID 18TH CENTURY 83cm wide, 73cm high, 41cm deep
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Description: NEAR PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY FOLDOVER TEA AND CARD TABLES MID 18TH CENTURY the shaped tops with outset corners, one opening to reveal a green baize lined playing surface with counter wells, the other with a plain top, over a plain frieze raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in pad feet (2) 83cm wide, 73cm high, 41cm deep
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Lot 1002: QUEEN ANNE WALNUT ARMCHAIR 18TH CENTURY AND LATER 62cm wide, 104cm high, 49cm deep
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Description: QUEEN ANNE WALNUT ARMCHAIR 18TH CENTURY AND LATER the solid vasiform splat and outscrolling arms above a drop-in seat covered in tapestry fabric, raised on shell carved cabriole legs ending in trefoil feet 62cm wide, 104cm high, 49cm deep
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Lot 1003: WILLIAM & MARY RED JAPANNED FOOTSTOOL EARLY 18TH CENTURY 36cm wide, 48cm high, 35cm deep
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Description: WILLIAM & MARY RED JAPANNED FOOTSTOOL EARLY 18TH CENTURY the square padded seat upholstered in floral needlework with a blue border, raised on turned and tapered legs joined by an X-form stretcher on flattened bun feet 36cm wide, 48cm high, 35cm deep
Condition Report: - seat upholstery is thread bare & untidy in places - rubbing & losses to lacquer & decoration most noteable is around the X form stretcher - old marks & scratches Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.
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Lot 1004: GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY HIGGS AND EVANS MADE FOR THE SPANISH MARKET, CIRCA 1760
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Description: GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY HIGGS AND EVANS MADE FOR THE SPANISH MARKET, CIRCA 1760 the arched gilt dial signed Higgs, Diego Evans, Londres, with silvered chapter ring with subsidary second dial, date aperture and silent / strike, the eight day three train movement striking on nine bells, the arched hood flanked by stop-fluted pilasters, the case with conforming quarter columns, raised on a later shaped plinth base
Condition Report: - good overall appearance - section of corner moulding missing from the apron - lower shaped plinth & feet have been added. Original plinth is above - dial & movement original & of untouched appearance - of slightly dry appearance in places - old marks & scratches Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.
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Lot 1005: GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONG CASE CLOCK WILSON, LONDON 50cm wide, 244cm high, 24cm deep
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Description: GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONG CASE CLOCK WILSON, LONDON the swan neck pediment above a blind fret carved frieze and surmounted by a brass eagle and orb finials, above an arched glazed door flanked by reeded columns, the brass and silvered dial with Roman and Arabic chapters with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, painted arched panel depicting a pastoral scene, eight day movement striking on a bell, the trunk with a further blind fret carved detail and an ogee arched door flanked by reeded quarter columns with brass capitals, on a moulded plinth base raised on ogee bracket feet 50cm wide, 244cm high, 24cm deep
Condition Report: - pendulum, two weights, and winder Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.
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