Lot 285 , A Christofle mahogany carving wagon, W.3ft H.3ft 9in.

A Christofle mahogany carving wagon, with chrome plated mounts, fitted for electricity, W.3ft H.3ft 9in.
Estimate £800-1,200

The swivel dome top has some occasional small old solder repairs to the rib join on the top, inside the electroplating has worn off exposing the brass, the fitted tray which goes into shows a number of solder repairs around the edge of the join, there is also an open hole next to the two dishes which probably should have some sort of top fitting which is now lacking, the transformer panel on the front is missing either a light or button on top which has a piece of perspex glued on to it, the fold out dish to the side has a bent surround, the dish that goes inside is generally grubby and requires a clean, the mahogany body, shelves and legs have been re-varnishes and have numerous scuffs and small dents to them, the castors which are probably aluminium - the rubber is worn and the metal work is heavily scuffed and scratched and the bolts look slightly rusty, basically in need of a good clean.


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Sold for £2,000