- 56
A matched jewelled malachite desk set with silver-gilt and metal mounts, London, circa 1850
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- malachite, garnets, silver gilt and gilt metal
- 28.5cm., 11 ¼ ; 9.2cm.; 3 5/8 in high; 32cm, 12 ½ in long
comprising: a paper knife with pierced silver-gilt blade and veneered malachite handle, Leopold Henry Radclyffe, London, 1853; a desk seal, formed as gilt metal putti supporting the malachite handle, the bloodstone matrix engraved in gothic letters ‘Burton Hall / Lincoln’, each inset with polished garnets, and an inkstand, the gilt metal quadrilobe base below a casket on four putti and sea horse supports, overall inset with malachite cameos after the Antique and veneered panels and garnets
Condition
Paper knife handle veneer repaired. Inkstand comprising a ink bottle ( mount detached).
"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."