- 659
A pair of Victorian silver pilgrim bottles, George Fox, London, 1875
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver and calf leather box
- 31cm., 12 1/4 in. high
in the 17th century Venetian glass style; the spherical bodies applied with stylised rope-work at intervals, each neck with similar collar and applied hanging chains, engraved with scrolling medlar fruit strapwork, the mounted cork stoppers with applied rope-work with finials cast as drunken men, in a fitted gilt-tooled red leather cabinet dated 1881 and 1925
Provenance
By vendor repute these were owned by Victoria Eugenie, Queen of Spain (1906-1941)
Condition
Hallmarks clear to underside of each. Marks to one cover struck too close to edge and almost lost. One cork needs replacement. Small dent to one vacant cartouche. Each body with various pin-head sized bruises. Engraving crisp. The case with some scuffs and stains but overall good condition 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."