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Algernon Asprey for Asprey & Co. Ltd., London
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Presentation Bowl
- signed Asprey London, hallmarked London, 1976
- 18ct gold, white gold, sodalite, emeralds
- length: 28cm., 11in.
in blue leather box inscribed 'The Right Hon. Lady Soames D.B.E / on the occasion of her sponsoring / THE M.T. GLOBTIK WINDSOR / 24th June 1980 / with deepest appreciation from / RAVI TIKKOO'
Condition
white gold ornament slightly lifting from bowl, otherwise 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
Ravi Tikkoo is an Indian-born shipping tycoon. In 1967, he founded Globtik Tankers with the aim of building the largest vessel in the world, and launched the first tanker, named Globtik Tokyo in 1973. Globtik Tankers became widely renowned for some of the largest moving vessels on the sea that have existed in history. Globtik Windsor was launched in 1980.
Algernon Asprey joined the celebrated family firm as an artist and designer in 1933. He acquired such a reputation as an outstanding designer and goldsmith that he was able to leave the family business in 1971 to set up his own firm, Alergnon Asprey Ltd of 27 Bruton Street. His motto was 'the giving of beautiful gifts is an important aspect of a civilized society' and his aim was to 're-establish craftsmanship as it existed in the 18th century....[when] one man creat[es] the entire item from start to finish.' Boca Raton News, February 9, 1978. The firm stopped when Algernon Asprey died in 1978.