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THREE SILVER BRACELETS AND A PAIR OF SILVER ANKLETS, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
A. A bracelet composed of broad linked loops with a pin fastening
B. A bracelet with three sections of raised dot decoration and a hinged fastening, stamped with two letters on the interior
C. A bracelet fringed by a frieze of ball-topped finials, with a hinged section
D. A pair of anklets of plain swollen form, hinged circular fastening flanked by stylised foliate decoration, both with `XIV' stamped on the interior
B. A bracelet with three sections of raised dot decoration and a hinged fastening, stamped with two letters on the interior
C. A bracelet fringed by a frieze of ball-topped finials, with a hinged section
D. A pair of anklets of plain swollen form, hinged circular fastening flanked by stylised foliate decoration, both with `XIV' stamped on the interior
Condition
Minor wear and tarnish, some denting, fastening pins missing from anklets and one of the bracelets, as viewed.
"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 bracelet formed of links employs a technique associated with Rajasthan (Untracht 1997, p.274-5, nos.652, 656 and 657).