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A large Irish silver pilgrim flask, West & Sons, Dublin, 1909
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 63cm, 24 3/4 in high
of typical form, detachable cover, dolphin finial, graduated chain, one side engraved with contemporary presentation inscription '1909 TURF CLUB CUP RUN CURRACH SEPTEMBER MEETING WON BY "BACHELOR'S LODGE", BRED AND OWNED BY JOSEPH LOWRY TRAINED BY MICHAEL DAWSON', the other side blank
Condition
Dent to body at front, and some small others on reverse. Marks on body (slightly worn) and cover. Dent to inside rim of cover. Very impressive scale. Bold decoration. Chain links are proportionally graduated from small to larger. Overall good condition.
"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
‘News has come from Ireland of the death of the noted breeder, Mr. Joseph Lowry. It was no preconceived notion that induced him to enter into the breeding enterprise. How it came about was though his officiating at a sale at which he was auctioneer. He knocked down a mare for a small sum, but, the mare being refused, Mr. Lowry announced that he would take her himself. . . All, or nearly all, the horses bred by Mr. Lowry had incorporated in their name the word ‘’Bachelor,’’ and the reason therefor was that Mr. Lowry’s residence is called Bachelor’s Lodge. . .’ (The Mercury, Hobart, Tasmania, Wednesday, 17 September 1913, p. 8c)