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A silver-cased barometer designed by Johan Rhode, Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, circa 1937 (1933-1944 mark)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass
- 15.5cm., 6 1/8 in. high overall
the reverse engraved with an inscription, on rectangular black marble base, pattern number: 596
Condition
Light surface scratches commensurate with age, the black stone base has a chip to the back left corner, one tiny dent to the back-plate towards the top, otherwise in overall 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 inscription reads: ‘1867 . 6 . SEPTEMBER . 1937 / AKTIESELSKABET NORDISK GJENFORSIKRINGS SELSKAB’
The inscription refers to the Nordic Gjenforsikrings Company, a Danish insurance business which was established on 20 June 1894 and which, through a series of ownership changes, is now part of Swiss Re whose headquarters are in Zurich.
The inscription refers to the Nordic Gjenforsikrings Company, a Danish insurance business which was established on 20 June 1894 and which, through a series of ownership changes, is now part of Swiss Re whose headquarters are in Zurich.
For a barometer of the same model see 100 Years of Georg Jensen: Magnificent Silver from the Rowler Collection, Christie's New York, 19 January 2005, lot 181.