A CHINESE TIELIMU OR ‘IRONWOOD’ ALTAR TABLE, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular top above open frieze, on turned supports, 189cm wide; 87cm high
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£250 - £350
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Hammer price:
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£240 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
Good overall condition. In solid, functional condition.
Weathered and wear to the top with some worn recessed areas to the one end and a smaller central one to the centre. Minor chips and wear to the ends with a few shrinkage cracks, but minor. The one end with shrinkage to the roundel and sides of the ‘beam’ and repaired, please see extra images.
Other shrinkage movement between parts, notably the spandrels.
A few minor dents and other bruises, together with odd chips to the feet, commensurate with use and age.
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