- 571
ENGLISH STEEL AND BRASS CANDLE SNUFFER WITH STAND, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
800 - 1,000 USD
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Description
- steel
- Height of stand 6 in. by Length of snuffer 8 in.
Snuffer with indistinct maker's mark. Snuffer and stand associated.
Provenance
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1997, lot 115;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Condition
Stand and snuffer associated. Oxidation and surface dirt. Usual scratches and dents consistent with use and age. Rubbing and loss to patination.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.