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Lot 340
  • 340

English, 18th Century / 19th Century

Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of silver items
  • silver, ivory
London, 1766-1882

silver



comprising:
- A silver walrus head claret jug mount, Alexander Crichton, London, 1882 with glass eyes and one ivory tusk
- A small baluster mug, William & James Preist, London, 1766, initialled, 10cm, 4in
- An egg cruet frame (apparently unmarked) with four egg cups, Richard Cooke, London, 1804, 15cm, 6in height of frame
- A wine funnel, maker’s mark rubbed, London, 1806, 12cm, 4 ¾ in high 

Condition

walrus head lacking one ivory tusk. mug: small dents to body and later initialled egg cruet in overall good condition wine funnel: spout section with small split to reeded rim, the bowl with general dents.
"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."