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A Charles II Silver caudle Cup and Cover, maker's mark RS between mullets, London, 1663-64
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on body right of handle and rim of cover
- Silver
- length over handles 9 1/2 in.
- 24cm
of pear from, the lower body embossed and chased with full-blown flowers and foliage and pricked tendrils, sides with caryatid scroll handles, lift-off cover with matching floral band and reel-shaped finial, base engraved with contemporary block initials C/MP, 1684
Provenance
J.P. Morgan, 1937 inventory, sold
Christie's, New York, The Morgan Collection, Highly Important English and Continental Silver and Objects of Vertu, 26 October 1982, lot 54
Christie's, New York, The Morgan Collection, Highly Important English and Continental Silver and Objects of Vertu, 26 October 1982, lot 54
Condition
old rim split to right of marks, some extra solder outside at upper handle terminals but did not go through, otherwise good condition, decoration crisp and proud
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.