- 99
Two St Louis flower paperweights circa 1850
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 6.5cm. diameter by 4.1cm. high, 2¾in. by 1¾in. and 6.2cm. by 4.5cm., 2¼in. by 1¾in.
one set with a pink pom-pom flower with four leaves and one white bud, the second with a cobalt-blue dahlia and four leaves, both on a bed of white spiralling latticinio threads
Condition
The pink pom-pom paperweight with some polishing to dome and four air-bubbles around the edge of the flower. The second paperweight with detached leaves and fritt flowing above the flower, one cicular bruise (ca. 0.7cm.x0.4cm.) at 10 o'clock and three bubbles around the the central cane and some around the leaves.
"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
the first one with some polishing