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Seven English Silver Rectangular Vinaigrettes with Unusual Grills and two Watch-form Vinaigrettes
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- first marked cover and base, A. King, London, 1803; second marked base and cover, M. Linwood, Birmingham, 1805; third marked base and cover, John Shaw, Birmingham, 1811; fourth marked base and cover, William Pugh, Birmingham, 1811; fifth marked cover and grill, William Eley, London, 1821; sixth marked cover, base and grill, J. Wilmore, Birmingham, 1840; seventh marked cover, base and grill, Alder & Sons of Blyth, Birmingham, 1858; first watch-form example marked cover, base and grill, T. Smith, Birmingham, 1823; second watch-form example marked cover, base and grill, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1838
- lengths 2in. to 1 1/2 in.
- 5cm, 3.8cm
first engraved with trellis and flower spray, inscribed EB to FW, gilt interior, grill pierced and bright-cut with flowers and leaves; second engraved with trellis centered by flowerheads, base with flowerhead, gilt interior with filigree grill; third engraved with trellis topped by oak leaves, gilt interior, grill pierced and engraved with a basket of flowers; fourth engraved with panels of trellis and leaf-tips, initialed EJ, gilt interior, grill pierced and engraved with flowerhead within leaves; fifth engraved with vertical bands, suspension loop, gilt interior with pierced flower and thistle spray grill; sixth shaped rectangular engraved with foliage, monogrammed, gilt interior, grill pierced and engraved with vase of flowers and foliate scrolls; seventh engraved with rococo floral sprays and scrolls, grill pieced and engraved with flowers within scrolling foliage; watch form example engine-turned with applied floral borders, suspension loop, gilt interior with grill pierced with flower within scrolls; second watch-form engine-turned covers, engraved EB 1839, grill engraved with flowers and leaves
Condition
good condition, normal wear
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.