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A large Edward VII silver two bottle inkstand, Mappin & Webb Ltd., London, 1903
Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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Description
- 44cm, 17 3/8 in wide
central box with hinged cover, inscribed To The Honorable Albert Edward Delaval Astley on his 21st Birthday from the Tenants on the Melton Constable Estate November 24th 1903, reverse engraved with a crest, finial modeled as an officer of the 7th Hussars, cut-glass silver mounted inkwells, John Newton Mappin, London, 1894, each engraved with a crest on the cover, silver pen, Asprey, London, 1906
Condition
Some nuts missing from the screws holding down central Hussar figure and some scratches where horse has swivelled as a result, nuts also missing from mounts for inkwells and central box, marks pretty clear, birthday engraving pretty crisp, overall condition good, glass appears to be without cracks and obvious chips, presently with ink stains as seen in 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."
"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 following excerpt from a local paper describes the coming of age celebrations for the recipient on his birthday and includes a mention of this inkstand. For a full description of the events please see sothebys.com.
'A wine luncheon is to be served to the tenants to-day. Mr. W. Grix of the Oxford arms Hotel, Norwich, has erected a large marquee capable of accommodating 600 people, in which on Saturday the cottagers and the people on the estate will be entertained. A solid silver inkstand and an address will be presented to the Hon. A.E.D. Astley by the tenantry to-day.'
(Eastern Daily Press, Norwich, Wednesday, 25 November 1903, p. 5c, and Thursday, 26 November 1903, p. 5c)