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A VIctorian parcel-gilt silver "dragon" flagon and pair of matching cups, James Barclay Hennell, London, 1876-77
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked
- heights 8 1/2 , 3 3/4 in.
- 21.6, 9.5cm
applied with a splayed-winged dragon with on frosted surface, the handle formed as a dragon with his head coiled and resting on the hinged cover and tail extending to form the base rim, gilt interiors
Condition
frosting a little rubbed on cups, otherwise good condition, no sign of engraving removed and frosted surface undisturbed
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
A flagon of this model, by Robert Hennell IV, 1875, is in the Jerome and Rita Gans Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, published by Christopher Hartop in A Noble Feast, fig. 66, p. 66, and no. 100, p. 93.