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A Victorian carved walnut and silver plate mounted presentation shovel and wheelbarrow, the mounts Elkington & Co., dated 1878
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut, silver
- wheelbarrow: 34cm. high, 88cm. wide, 32cm. deep; shovel: 75cm. high; 1ft. 1½in., 2ft. 10¾ in., 1ft. ¾in.; 2ft. 5½in.
with an inscription Presented to the Countess of Yarborough by the directors of the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway on the occasion of her Ladyship turning the first sod of the great Coates branch at Great Grimsby on the 26th April, 1878 - Sir Edward Watkin, M.P. Chairman of the company
Condition
In overall very good conserved 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. 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."