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A pair of large Victorian Britannia Standard silver vases, William Moulson of Moulson & Williams, London, 1855/56, probably retailed by Lambert & Rawlings of Coventry Street
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 42cm, 16 1/2 in high
in Charles II style, embossed with fruit, scrolling foliage and acanthus leaves
Condition
One slightly taller than the other of about (0.5cm difference). Good clear hallmarks and very nice condition and scale.
"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
Silver vases of this pattern were shown by Lambert & Co (successors to Lambert & Rawlings) at the International Exhibition, London, 1862. For a photograph of the firm's case in which several such vases may be seen, see John Culme, Magnificent Display, Alberto Di Castro and Allessandra Di Castro, Rome, 2013, p. 20.
William Moulson (1792?-1860), a native of Sheffield, and William Wrangham Williams (1812?-1877), trading as Moulson & Williams, successors to Wrangham & Moulson, were one of Lambert's chief manufacturing silversmiths. Others included C.T. & G. Fox.