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A Victorian silver-gilt mounted dressing table mirror, Hunt & Roskell, London, 1881
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Wood, Glass
- 59.1cm., 23 1/4 in. high
of waisted cartouche form, the border finely and boldly cast with floral sprays and leafy scrolls, the upper terminal centrally applied with two putti flanking a mirror monogrammed cartouche, the sides with wild rose pendants, on twin leaf-capped scrolling feet, the wooden easel back with hanging hooks and wire, incuse stamped Hunt & Roskell, Late Storr & Mortimer, numbered 8158
Condition
Excellent marks and incuse stamps. Good gauge and quality. Mirror is pitted and would probably need replacing. 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."
Catalogue Note
For a similar silver example, with the arms of Princess Elena Belosselsky-Belozersky, see Sotheby's New York, April 22 2010, lot 44