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A set of three James II silver lighthouse casters, maker's mark I.L (below two dots, above a fleur de lis in a heart), Jackson's p.128, London, 1685
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- largest 17.5cm., 6¾in. high
in sizes, engraved with a contempoary coat-of-arms, pierced covers and bases, applied cut-card work
Provenance
The smaller pair of casters in this lot were sold at Christie's, London, 24 May 1989, lot 274. The large caster was sold at Sotheby's, New York, 28 October 1992, lot 341.
Condition
Marked on bodies and covers, some denting a little splits around pierced work, one with copper liner in cover and small repairs to cover, other small example with probably reinforcing plate over copper liner of cover, overall good marks and very nice colour
"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."