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An early Victorian silver "chivalric" tankard, John Figg, London, 1839
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked right of handle and inside cover
- Silver
- height 12 1/4 in.
- 31cm
the barrel embossed with a knight kneeling before his lady, a page holding his horse, heradlic lion thumbpiece
Condition
engraving probably removed from cover, some rubbing to figures, otherwise good
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.
Catalogue Note
The year this tankard was made saw the Eglinton Tournament, a full-dress recreation of a medieval tournament and joust held by the Earl of Eglinton at his Scottish castle, and a great spur to Gothic Revival and Romantic themes.