- 807
A Continental faïence snuff bottle and a stopper 18th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- metal, pottery, porcelain
- height of snuff bottle 2 3/4 in.
- 7 cm
molded and painted on one side with an anchor and on the other with two ships at sea, with a cork stopper. Together with a Grainger's Worcester porcelain scent bottle, circa 1815 painted with a view titled Nr Worcester, Grainger Lee & Co mark in iron-red, a Continental porcelain 'wickelkind' scent bottle and stopper and a gilt-metal-mounted shell adapted as a snuff box and cover. 6 pieces.
Condition
Faïence bottle: replacement cork stopper; minor chip and haircrack to the rim; glaze crazing overall.
Grainger's bottle: lacking stopper; some flaking to the green enamel; minorrubbing to the gilding.
Wickelkind: Generally good condition.
The shell has been cut and adapted with hinged mounts as a box.
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.