- 835
A group of sixteen English silver-gilt and enamel surprise eggs, Stuart Devlin, London, 1971-85
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases and covers
- silver, enamel
- lengths 2 7/8 in.
- 7.3 cm
each opening to reveal a scene, most enameled, all in original fitted boxes, comprising: a mouse in a block of cheese, 1971; a chick, 1971; a frog on lily pads, 1972; a rabbit, 1973; a hippo emerging from water, 1973; an elf on a toadstool, 1975; a flowering plant, 1976; baby birds in a nest, 1976; two fish and an anchor, 1977; a hedgehog, 1978; Mary, Mary quite contrary, 1978; a flower bouquet, 1979; a clown and circus dog, 1980; a shocked chicken and a rabbit hatching from an egg, 1983; a pearl in a shell, 1984; a baker with cupcakes, 1985. Together with an egg enclosing a ram on a star engraved Dec 19th 1945 1975, by maker's mark RLG, London, 1975, 17 pieces.
Condition
baby birds in a nest egg with mama bird broken off and glued on, all other eggs in good condition; one fitted box with latch that won't clasp
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.
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.