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A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, wormaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, enamel, glass, mercury, ivory
- height 21.4cm, 8 1/2 in.
rectangular, the surface enamelled in translucent royal blue over banded wavy engine-turning applied with neoclassical foliate trails, the chased leaf frame with rosette corners, surmounted with a ribbon-tied quiver and torch trophy, the bead-framed aperture enclosing a white glass panel graded in Réaumur scale, toupee feet, ivory back, silver-gilt scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched number 1257
Condition
Excellent condition, with very minor surface scratches; the backing with three losses at the corners/edge; two back screws lacking.
"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."