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Three Pieces of Seventeenth Century English Silver, London, 1663/82/91
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Silver
- length of first over handles 5in., height of mug 3 3/8 in.
- 12.7, 8.6cm
comprising: a shallow circular wine taster chased and punched with flowerheads, scroll handles, engraved with initials AC*EG 1666, maker's mark IG pellet below (Jackson 1989, p. 126, London, 1663); a two-handled caudle cup chased with palm and acanthus, pricked with contemporary initials within scrollwork, maker's mark TC below a fish, London, 1682; and a baluster mug with reeded collar, fluted strap handle, lower body chased with sloping gadroons, maker's mark IC with star below (Jackson 1989, p. 137), London, 1691
Condition
caudle cup with neat repairs behind one handle and slight split below base of other, otherwise all 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.