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Lot 158
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A pair of Victorian silver salt cellars and liners with a pair of salt spoons, R. & S. Garrard & Co., London, 1851

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • the salts, 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in. high; the spoons, 9.6cm., 3 3/4 in. long
each of the salts in the form of a shell resting on a base of corals and seaweed, engraved with a crest, the detachable liners with gilt interiors, the spoons with coral stems and escallop shell bowls

Condition

Marked on coral bases, liners and spoons, one liners and one spoon 1858, the later liner slightly ill-fitting (visible in catalogue photo on right), otherwise excellent condition.
"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."