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An English silver-gilt bird cage, Tiffany & Co., London, 1985
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout, the base rim also stamped TIFFANY & CO. ENGLAND
- silver-gilt, wood
- height 23 1/4 in.
- 59 cm
applied with borders of scrolling foliage and with a matching door latch, the pagoda-style top hung with bells and with pineapple finial, the wood base with two pull-out trays, the interior with two feeders, two wood perches, one ladder with wood rungs, and six birds
Condition
3 bells replaced and gilt metal, the top drilled with 3 holes for hanging?, overall good 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.
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.