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A REGENCY SILVER Two-handled VASE AND COVER, Benjamin Smith, London, 1814
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base rim, rim of cover, finial mount and finial nut
- Silver
- height 13 1/4 in.
- 33.6cm
on a stepped circular foot decorated with stiff leaves and berries, rising to a beaded knop, the lower body chased with stiff leaves alternating with elongated palmettes above shoulders with pendant acanthus leaf-tips alternating with berries enclosed with foliage, with upswung handles applied with beaded tendrils and rising from large acanthus leaves and centered by bacchic masks, cover with leafy bud finial
Condition
engraving removed from at least one side but not thin, and some shallow dents to body, wobbles slightly, otherwise good condition, decoration crisp
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.