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A pair of Victorian silver-gilt mounted frosted glass claret jugs, Reily & Storer, London, 1847
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silver and glass
- 35cm., 13 3/4 in. high
each of ewer form, on circular foot, with helmet-shaped spout, the bodies mounted with cast openwork grapevines, with vine-tendril handle, grapevine collar , fully marked and stamped 'GREEN & CO. FECIT LONDON,' together with a pair of matching die-stamped labels with chains, one pierced 'Burgundy' the other 'Claret', Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1834
Condition
Glass bodies and gilding are original, overal condition is very good and hallmarks 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. 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."