- 779
A group of Staffordshire enamel fruit-form boxes, circa 1770-80
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- height of the largest 2 1/4 in.
- 5.6 cm
comprising three lemons and three peaches. Together with a gold-mounted English porcelain strawberry-form nutmeg grater and pair of silver-mounted enamel pear-form vinaigrettes, Vienna, late 19th century. 9 pieces.
Provenance
Guitel Montaigue, New York (small lemon)
D.M. & P. Manheim, New York (medium apple)
D.M. & P. Manheim, New York (medium apple)
Condition
restorations throughout, strawberry good
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.