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Two assorted French millefiori weights circa 1850
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- 7.2cm. diameter by 5.1cm. high, 2 7/8 in. by 2in., 8cm. by 5.5cm., 3 1/8 in. by 2¼in.
the first one a Clichy blue and white swirl paperweight, set with a large central pink pastry mould cane from which radiate altnernate blue and white spiral threads, the second a Baccarat patterned papwerweight, set with two intertwined trefoil red and green garlands, enclosing a central cane cluster, each loop set with red arrow canes, all set on a bed of upset latticinio
Condition
The swirl paperweight with a tiny chip to the edge of base (0.3cm. x 0.2cm.), the central cane slightly off-centre. The second paperweight with a circular bruise (ca.0.1cm x 0.1cm.) at 4 o'clock to lower half of the dome.
"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."