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A Pair of Victorian Parcel-gilt Silver Urns and Covers, George Ivory, London, 1850, on stands by Stephen Smith & William Nicholson, London, 1863
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked throughout, one finial by Barnard Brothers, London, circa 1850. Together with two parcel-gilt spoons with branch form handles and matching crests, George William Adams, London, 1851, 4 pieces
- Silver
- height overall 13 5/8 in.
- 34.6cm
the urns formed as simulated raffia applied with running grapevine and with insect-capped grapevine loop handles, the matching domed covers with gilt bird and flowers finials and applied with a rococo cartouche engraved with two crests, frosted glass liners, supported on detachable ebonized wood bases mounted with three dolphins linked by beaded lattice and a oak leaf cartouche engraved with crests
Condition
one cover with bottom tip of cartouche missing, floral mounts under finials apparently unmarked, wood stands with some scratches, 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.