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A silver-mounted ceramic tea pot, Doulton, London, the mount Fabergé, Moscow, circa 1890
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, ceramic
- height 10.7cm, 4 3/8 in.
the stoneware pot with two-tone brown salt glaze applied with rustic figural and hunting reliefs, the plain silver rim mount with engraved initials EG, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 1898, the base with impressed Doulton Lambeth factory mark, numbered 3301
Condition
Excellent condition. Very light scratches to the upper edge of the silver rim mount and to the underside of the ceramic base.
"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
For further information on Fabergé's mounting of Doulton pottery, please see T. Fabergé et al., Fabergé: A Comprehensive Reference Book, Geneva, 2012, p. 61.