Lot 930
  • 930

FINE AND RARE WHALE IVORY PANBONE AND MAHOGANY CRUET STAND WITH A PAIR OF CUT GLASS BOTTLES, PROBABLY NEW ENGLAND, MID-19TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • glass, whalebone
  • Height 10 1/2 in. by 8 1/2 in. by Depth 5 in.
With cut whalebone appliques.

Provenance

Judith Ellis Whaling Collection;
Sotheby's, New York, June 17, 1999, sale 7329, lot 48.

Condition

In good condition overall. Some minor losses.
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.