ATTRIBUTED TO INCE AND MAYHEW, CIRCA 1775

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall structurally sound and ready to use. The marquetry is particularly well-drawn. As mentioned in the catalogue description, the interior has been refitted. With a slightly polished surface and could benefit from further waxing as desired.

The cornice: with later replaced central struts from back to front, together with the majority of the corner blocks for added support. A few areas possibly with replaced veneers throughout and scattered small patches to veneers along the proper left side. The proper right side with replaced veneers.

The upper cabinets: refitted with later fabric lined shelves, and previously wired for electricity. The glass of the doors apparently largely original. Scattered small areas with infill and repairs to veneers to the exterior of doors, commensurate with age and use.

The lower cabinets: the exterior with typical scattered small losses, small patches and repairs to veneers and areas with infill throughout. The doors lacking the brass surrounds to keyholes. The proper right outermost section of the upper frieze border is fitted as a drawer which opens to a green leather inset mahogany writing surface with two compartments on each side and lifting open to a further central compartment with two mahogany drawers to the back. The writing surface is situated above the proper right outermost cabinet door, which opens to an interior, formerly fitted with a filing unit which has no been removed. The other cabinet interiors were probably previously further fitted. The proper left outermost cabinet door with old repaired vertical age split down the central panel, not readily noticeable from the front. The proper left central cabinet door panel with a minor vertical age crack visible only from the interior.

The base: the proper right outermost side of the base with a replaced section at the corner, approximately 4 inches in length. . The remainder of the base has some replaced blocks and replaced sections of the struts for added support.