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A Portuguese parcel-gilt silver surtout de table, Ourivesaria Alianca, Porto, early 20th century
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, wooden base
- 122cm., 50 in. long; 39.4cm., 15 1/2 in. high
the three-part base of elongated shaped rectangular form, the borders and sides embossed and engraved with foliate scrolls, bevelled glass mirrors, wooden bases, each section on four spreading circular feet, the central rectangular basket raised on four profusely foliate chased Roman columns, flowering cornucopia handles, the sides embossed with foliate scrolls around central cartouches, the foliate pierced grill cover with stylised acanthus finial, flanked by two smaller circular baskets on leaf-embellished supports, stamped with 2nd standard 1886-1938 mark
Condition
Good condition overall; light surface wear commensurate with age.
"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."