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A Victorian Silver Large Regimental Soup Tureen and Cover, Stephen Smith & William Nicholson, London, 1861
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on tureen and cover and numberd 1, base of tureen stamped SMITH & NICHOLSON DUKE ST LINN INN FIELDS
- Silver
- length over handles 17 1/2 in.
- 44.5cm
of bombé oval form, the applied lobed rim with anthemia and shells flanked by foliage at intervals, engraved on both sides with a crown, the number 24, a sphinx above the word EGYPT, all flanked by berried foliate branches, with reeded loop handles springing from acanthus, raised on four scroll supports headed by shellwork, the conforming stepped domed cover engraved on both sides to match
Condition
finial probably asscoiate and marks rubbed, finial nut with repairs, cover with tiny circular patch near finial which was likely a support hole for original finial, scratches to interior of tureen from use, otherwise good condition
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.