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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
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."
"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."