A Victorian Silver Large Flagon, Stephen Smith & William Nicholson, London, 1857

raised on a slightly spreading foot chased with a band of lily pad leaves, the body with jungle foliage and native figures on the bank of a pond on which lily pads float, the loop handle with overlapping palm trees terminating at both ends in large applied palms, hinged cover with horse and foal finial, gilt interior, marked right of handle, cover and finial, foot rim stamped SMITH & NICHOLSON DUKE ST LINn INN FIELDS

some losses to applied palm leaves, old repair to inside at upper handle terminal, repaired split to rim, otherwise 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.
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.