Lot 218
  • 218

A Victorian silver centerpiece, John Samuel Hunt for Hunt & Roskell, London, 1846

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and stamped HUNT & ROSKELL / LATE STORR MORTIMER & HUNT / 2804
  • silver
  • height 18 in.
  • 45.7 cm
on four scrolling acanthus feet, the shaped base with applied grapevine border and supporting a central branch-form stem hung with grape clusters and with six leaf-form dishes

Condition

one leaf-dish with small rim split, otherwise good, crisp 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.