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A pair of Dutch colonial silver rose-water sprinklers, marks indistinct, Batavia, circa 1700
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 33cm., 13in. high
the bodies of spherical form ornately chased in relief with foliate scrolls, the incurved fluted borders below oriental foliate pierced girdles, the tapering stems diamond-cut and foliate chased, terminating with pierced stylised flower-head terminals
Condition
Marks to one completely lost. The other with distorted town mark and further distorted marks to underside. One with bruise to rim of base and therefore does not sit flat. The decoration is crisp and fairly sharp. One with a break in the stem approximately 2in. from the finial at which point it detaches. Otherwise 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. 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."