- 775
A Chelsea gold-mounted vegetable-form bodkin case circa 1755
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- length of cauliflower 5 3/8 in.
- 13.7 cm
modelled as a stem of cauliflower. Together with an English porcelain gilt metal-mounted asparagus-form bodkin case, possibly Chelsea.
Provenance
(the asparagus) D. M. & P. Manheim Antiques, New York
Condition
Two buds of the cauliflower bodkin case have been chipped away and touched up, probably at the factory, during its manufacture.
The asparagus is in generally 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Similar examples of cauliflower bodkin cases were in the collection of Otto and Magadalena Blohm, sold at Sotheby's London, April 24, 1961, lot 291, and October 9, 1961, lot 535, the collection of Mrs. Edward F. Hutton, sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., June 7, 1972 and the Garbisch Collection, sold Sotheby Park Bernet, Inc., May 17, 1980, lot 38.