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A Victorian silver-gilt and malachite inkstand, John Eldershaw Brunt, London, 1837
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 28cm, 11in wide
shaped rectangular stand cast and chased with naturalistic flowers, foliage and bees, fitted with two silver-gilt mounted and lined inkwells, hinged domed covers, foliate scroll handles leading to floral swags, acorn finials
Condition
Some hairline cracks to the malachite and one small chip below foot, one finial and hinge of one cover slightly lose, modern metal nuts on underside, nice colour, crisp marks, 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
Very little work by this maker is known to survive but he is described as a goldsmith and jeweller working in London in the Census's of 1851 and 1861. The naturalistic ornament on the silver-gilt mounts of this insktand is in keeping with the prefered fashion of the period also found on jewellery. A related inkstand by the same maker was sold by Christie's, London, 10th June, 1981, lot 47.