- 457
English, 19th Century
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- A pair of tobacco jars adapted as lamps
- pottery, tin
- 30cm., 12in.
Victorian, second half 19th century
gilt and black painted brown glazed pottery, tin
one with the words 'Prince's Mixture', with a pair of marbled paper shades
gilt and black painted brown glazed pottery, tin
one with the words 'Prince's Mixture', with a pair of marbled paper shades
Literature
Rhoda Koenig, ‘Top Dog’, The World of Interiors, December 1996, illustrated p.73
Condition
Decorative. Distress and losses to painted decoration. These will require rewiring by an electrician. The lids have been drilled for electric fittings. There are chips to the terracotta notably to the base of one. The marbled shades, whilst very decorative, are distressed.
"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."