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Lot 645
  • 645

A Venetian-style coloured glass part table service enameled with the cypher W, late 19th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

possibly Theresienthal, the brownish-green tinted glass gilt and enamelled in green and white with a scrolling foliate border, the glasses and decanters enclosing the crowned cypher W probably of Koning Willem III or Koningin Wilhelmina,comprising: three decanters in sizes, 23.5-26.5 cm. high, three stoppers, a pair of pedestal dishes, six saucers, three flutes, 21.5 cm. high, three glasses, 15.1 cm. high, five glasses on a short stem, 14.6 cm. high, six glasses, 12.2 cm. high; some rubbing to gilding, the smallest decanter with crack to lower body (31)

Provenance

Paleis Noordeinde, Koningin Wilhelmina

Condition

Overall in good condition, with some usual rubbing to the gilding. The smallest decanter with a U-shaped crack to the base, the stopper with a shallow chip to the lower end. One glass (14.6 cm. high) with a small shallow chip to the upper rim.
"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.
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