- 957
A set of four early Victorian cut-glass decanters and stoppers mid 19th century
Estimate
6,500 - 8,500 USD
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Description
- glass
- height of large decanters approximately 11 1/2 in.
- 29.2 cm
each with a circular neck above a diamond-cut body with fluted banding around the base and with flaring stoppers with diamond-cut tops. Together with a pair of Irish George IV cut-glass pitchers and a pair of silvered-metal mounted cut-glass decanters. 8 pieces.
Condition
the four decanters and stoppers in overall good condition; the stoppers with minor chips to extremities; scratches and wear to undersides.
The pitchers height 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Overall very good condition; the underside of each with scratches and wear.
The small pair of decanters with one stopper and lacking one stopper.
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.