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Deux seaux à rafraîchir en vermeil formant paire, les deux Londres, l'un par Benjamin et James Smith, 1810, l'autre par Benjamin Smith et Digby Scott, 1827
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- vermeil
- Haut. 27,5 cm, poids total 9.805 g ;
reposant sur une base octogonale appliquée de pampres et grappes de raisin, le corps reposant sur quatre pieds-griffes sommés d'un médaillon semi-circulaire, les anses en têtes de lion tenant deux cornes d'abondance dans la gueule, les côtés appliqués d'un blason uni dans un cartouche, avec intérieurs et anneaux, les seaux, les intérieurs et les anneaux marqués 3 et 4
Provenance
Sotheby's Londres, 2 juin 1977, n° 242.
Condition
In overall very good condition. Re-gilt. Very well marked. One liner and ring, John Bridge, London, 1827, the other liner and ring with lion and George III profile only.
Very nice design and quality. Arms and motto removed.
Impressive pattern.
"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."