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A Regency Silver Five-basket Epergne, Paul Storr, London, 1819
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked, branches numbered on staves and center of baskets
- Silver, Glass
- height overall 21 1/2 in.
- 54.6cm
supported on four bracket feet cast with double-shells flanked by grape bunches, the stepped circular base decorated with bands of scrolling formal foliage and running grapevine, engraved on one side with arms under a foliate mantle, the other side with two crests, the elongated stem applied with large acanthus leaves and with four leaf-capped reeded scroll branches surmounted by fixed circular baskets, the large central basket with gadrooned lower body and everted leaf-tip rim, removable cut-glass bowls
Provenance
The arms are those of Glegg of Old Withington, impaling Parker for John Baskervyle Glegg, high sheriff 1814. He was born in 1784, and in 1811 married Anne, daughter of Thomas Townley Parker of Cuerdon Hall and Extwistle, co. Lancaster.
Condition
markes on base a little rubbed, base slightly wobbley, some very minor chips to glass bowls, overall very good condition, crisp decoration
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.