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A pair of Victorian silver-gilt mounted frosted glass claret jugs, John Samuel Hunt for Hunt & Roskell, London, 1852
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- silver and glass
- 35cm, 13 3/4 in high
hinged covers engraved with a cypher below a coronet, the undersides stamped HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 6041
Condition
Nicely hallmarked throughout; one handle with two tiny splits; one foot mount is slightly loose; overall very good condition, recommended.
For further information please contact the Silver Department directly on +44(0)207.293.5100
"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
A similar pair of jugs, John S. Hunt, London, 1845, together with coasters were sold from the collection of the Most Hon. Marquess of Zetland, Sotheby's, 27 March, 1969, lot 165. A further related pair applied with cyphers and Ducal coronets were Sotheby's, 28 April 1988, lot 615 for £17,500.
Mortimer & Hunt and their successors Hunt & Roskell had many European customers and are known to have exported extensively to Russia at this period. The coronet on this lot is for a Continental noble family.
Mortimer & Hunt and their successors Hunt & Roskell had many European customers and are known to have exported extensively to Russia at this period. The coronet on this lot is for a Continental noble family.