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An Indian Colonial silver-gilt two-handled jar and cover, Twentyman, Beck & Company, Calcutta, circa 1821-1823
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base with tally mark 22, crowned lion passant, makers mark, and lion rampant holding crown
- silver-gilt
- height 6 1/8 in.
- 15.5cm
cylindrical, on four paw feet, with incised bands, acanthus capped handles
Literature
Illustrated in Wynyard R. T. Wilkinson, Indian Colonial Silver, 1973, p.155
Condition
areas of gilding rubbed off on exterior and lid, repair to lip of lid, otherwise good condition, nice, heavy weight
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 lion rampant mark is a reproduction of the crest of the East India Company, and may have been used in very much the same way as a Royal warrant is used today to indicate official patronage. I have noted a crowned lion passant only with this firm." in Wynyard R. T. Wilkinson, Indian Colonial Silver, 1973, p.155