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A LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER SALVER, John Figg, London, 1874
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and numbered 8421
- Silver
- diameter 20 1/2 in.
- 52.1cm
circular, the raised border chased in the manner of Teniers, with rustic figures merry-making with village background, the center engraved with the Astor Crest, motto and initials WA, raised on four open-work feet formed as male Turkish busts rising from shells and holding a branch
Condition
some wear to engraving and high spots
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.
Catalogue Note
This large English waiter, very much in Kirk taste, may have been used as a tray for an unmonogrammed Teniers-pattern five-piece tea and coffee set, George Fox, London, 1875-76, that was in the Brooke Astor sale (lot 176).