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A Pair of Turquoise-set silver Spoons, Turkey, 18th/19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- tortoiseshell, turquoise, gemstones, metal
each with a deep, round, tortoiseshell bowl and a straight, flat, silver handle inlaid with alternating turquoise beads and dark pink stones, the tip with a stylised leaf bud and flowerhead, inlaid along the length of the handle with seed pearls and turquoise, with stands
Exhibited
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels, 2010
Literature
Brussels 2010, p.82
Condition
Both in overall good condition, minor hairline scratches to surface of bowl, each with a minor crack near edge of bowl, one tiny pearl missing to tip of one of the spoons, as viewed.
"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 silver spoon in the collection of the Topkapi Palace Museum has similar decoration using turquoise and precious stones (Atasoy 1992, p.204, inv.no.2/2500).