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A rock crystal hunting horn and cover with jewelled silver-gilt and enamel mounts, Vienna, late 19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- A rock crystal hunting horn and cover with jewelled silver-gilt and enamel mounts, Vienna, late 19th century
- rock crystal, enamel, emeralds, silver-gilt
- 43.5cm., 17 1/8 in. high
set on the back of a prancing stag and terminating in a fox's head, the rock crystal engraved with a coat of arms flanked by stags and other hunting symbols within scrollwork, the detachable rock crystal cover surmounted by Diana between stag’s horns, the mounts with medallions of hunting scenes with square-cut emeralds, unmarked
Condition
overall good condition, impressive scale.
"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."