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A Baccarat patterned millefiori paperweight circa 1850
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 7.5cm. diameter by 5.1cm. high; 3in. by 2in. and 8.1cm. by 6.3cm., 3¼in. by 2½in.
set with two interlaced trifoil garlands of yellow and blue canes, with white and green canes in each loop, encircling a ring of canes with an arrowhead cane in the centre, together with a possibly Sandwich or unknown French mushroom paperweight, the tuft compraising blue, white and green canes, within a spiralling white torsade
Condition
The Baccarat paperweight with some typical wear to the dome and several bruises to the lower side of the weight
The Sandwich paperweight overall with wear, rubbing and several bruises.
"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."