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A large Victorian silver trophy cup and cover, Stephen Smith for Stephen Smith & Son (Benjamin Smith's successors), London, 1877
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 89cm., 35in. high
vase form, applied and chased with cherubs, bulrushes, herons and other aquatic motifs, further decorated on either side with two cast panels, one of bathing nymphs, the other of an underwater incident in the presence of Neptune, cherub finial to the detachable cover, the foot later inscribed
Condition
Each of the putti's paddles on is best slightly, cartouches are later engraved, clear hallmarks throughout, overall good 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads: 'THAKKER SOONDER JEE NAN JEE RANGOON 1938'.
For a comparable trophy cup bearing the same maker's mark, also London, 1877, see Sotheby's, London, 18 June 1970, lot 226A. Like the present cup, it was decorated on either side with panels of figures attributed to an otherwise unknown artist by the name of W. Allard. The style of these panels is similar to that of a small silver plaque, struck with the maker's mark of Frederick Brasted, London, 1879, and signed 'W. Allard,' which was sold at Sotheby's, London, on 3 July 1969, lot 235.
For a comparable trophy cup bearing the same maker's mark, also London, 1877, see Sotheby's, London, 18 June 1970, lot 226A. Like the present cup, it was decorated on either side with panels of figures attributed to an otherwise unknown artist by the name of W. Allard. The style of these panels is similar to that of a small silver plaque, struck with the maker's mark of Frederick Brasted, London, 1879, and signed 'W. Allard,' which was sold at Sotheby's, London, on 3 July 1969, lot 235.