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A pair of Victorian silver wine coolers, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 23cm., 9in. high
the entwined tendril handles terminating in bunches of grapes, the everted rims cast and chased with pendant bunches of grapes and foliage, engraved with a coat-of-arms, on four leaf-capped scroll supports, the undersides stamped 'MORTIMER & HUNT / 308', detachable liners engraved with a crest
Provenance
Probably Robert Jardine (1825-1905) who was created a baronet in 1885
Sir John William Buchanan-Jardine, 3rd Bt. (1900-1969)
Sotheby's, London, 27 July 1967, lot 203, thence by descent
Sir John William Buchanan-Jardine, 3rd Bt. (1900-1969)
Sotheby's, London, 27 July 1967, lot 203, thence by descent
Condition
Clear hallmarks on body and liner, crisp original engraving on body and liner, minute wear commensurate with age,otherwise very 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Jardine.