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A George IV Silver and cut-glass Inkstand, Benjamin Smith III, London, 1823
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on stand, bottle fittings, and bottle covers and mounts, snuffer cone with maker's mark WI pellet between, London, 1816
- Silver, glass
- length 16in.
- 40.6cm
oval, the applied rim with lobes alternating with bellflowers and with anthemion and double-shells flanked by acanthus at intervals, the surface engraved with contemporary crest and fitted with three cut-glass bottles with conforming silver covers including an inkwell, sander and taperstick, all raised on four bracket feet chased with double-shells flanked by acanthus and grapevine
Condition
underside of stand lacking two silver nuts, one bottle with 1/3 of rim chipped off but is covered by silver cover
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.