Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025
Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 39
Rare New York Classical Highly Figured Mahogany and Brass Mounted French Press
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
with large paper label for Michael Allison, May 1817, fitted interior with drawers and linen slides, poplar, pine and oak secondary, 79-1/4 x 53 x 27-1/4 in.
Provenance: Berry B. Tracy; Sotheby's, February 1, 1985 lot 776; The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
Available payment options
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction, or will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
Berry B. Tracy; Sotheby's, February 1, 1985 lot 776; The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
minor repairs and separations at cornice molding, lacking keyhole escutcheons, one backboard loose, some minor color retouch, very slight door warp (not evident when locked)
Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
