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A Victorian silver-gilt, enamel and glass three-piece table garniture, Elkington & Co, Birmingham, 1862
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- glass, silver, enamel
- 24cm., 9 1/2 in and 58.5cm., 23in high
comprising: a centerpiece and a pair of dessert stands, decorated with red, blue and black enamel stylised anthemions, each on circular base supported by three lion paw feet, the stem in the form of three scroll surmounted by a canopy, the scalloped edge glass dishes engraved with stylised scrolls, the two-tier stand surmounted by a vestal playing the cymbals, each with Elkington Pattern Registration Number, two tazzas stamped Published by Elkington & Co and numbered 645
Literature
J. B. Waring, Masterpieces of Industrial Art and Sculpture at the International Exhibition 1862, vol. 3, pl. 211.
Condition
overall good condition apart from one glass bowl which is now broken. It will be professionally replaced by Sotheby's after the sale.
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"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."
Catalogue Note
This 'Pompeian' or 'Graeco-Pompeian' service was created for the 1862 International Exhibition in London. It was composed of 13 pieces and designed by W. Albert Willms, head of Elkington's design studio from 1885 until 1899, who was awarded a medal of artistic merit for it. The Report of the Juries referred specifically to the dessert service, stating that 'the effect is very beautiful' and 'in excellent taste' (International Exhibition, 1862, Report by the Juries...., Class XXXIII, 2,4.)
Another three-piece suite, made in 1864, but without glass dishes, was sold Christie's New York, The C. Ruxton and Audrey B. Love Collection, 20 October 2004, lot 246.
Another three-piece suite, made in 1864, but without glass dishes, was sold Christie's New York, The C. Ruxton and Audrey B. Love Collection, 20 October 2004, lot 246.