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A PAIR OF GEORGE III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS VASES AND COVERS WITH SILVER-GILT LINERS, ONE OF THE LINERS WILLIAM RUDKINS, LONDON, 1800, THE OTHER UMARKED, CIRCA 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, glass
- 38cm, 15in high
square bases, the entrelac de rubans collars flanked with loop handles, each of the circular silver-gilt lines applied with two ring handles
Condition
A few chips around the bottom edge of one of the covers, the liners do not fit perfectly, otherwise condition is generally good
"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
William Rudkins of Gee Street, Clerkenwell (see Grimwade, p. 648), died of consumption at the age of 57 and was buried in the parish of St. Luke, Finsbury, in July 1807.