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A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, enamel, glass, wood
- height: 11.8cm, 4 5/8 in.
rectangular, the surface of translucent white enamel over banded engine-turned waves and applied with neoclassical foliate trails, chased pellet and mullet border, the bead-framed aperture enclosing a white glass panel graded in Réaumur scale, the bulb and capillary containing blue-dyed alchohol, wood back, silver-gilt scroll strut and suspension loop, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 3931
Condition
The enamel and mounts are in excellent condition. There are two cracks to the central glass panel, and cracks at three screw holes on the wood back.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."