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A George III Silver nine-basket Epergne, Thomas Pitts, London, 1771
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on central basket and stand, small baskets and six branches with maker's mark and lion passant, two branches apparently unmarked, branches and branch sockets numbered and dot numbered
- Silver
- length 28in.
- 71.1cm
the stand on four leaf-capped scroll supports terminating in pierced shellwork feet and linked by berried-laurel swags suspended by ribbons and rosettes, repeated on ribbed center and surmounted by an oval central basket pierced with trellis and applied with rosettes spaced by laurel swags, the beaded rim with shells at angles, the eight leaf-capped scroll branches supporting four conforming oval baskets and four shallow circular baskets
Condition
central basket with split to rim and two old repaired splits, two small round baskets with minor dings, light scratches from use to interior of baskets, good condition overall
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.