Lot 175
  • 175

A Victorian parcel-gilt silver-plated and cut-glass centerpiece on mirror plateau, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1881

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bases, the centerpiece stamped 9239, the plateau 15407
  • silver-plate, glass, wood
  • length of plateau 37 in.
  • 94 cm
the tri-form base on paw feet and engraved with monogram CLG and date May, 1883, the central urn flanked by sphinxes and supporting a cut-glass bowl with matched decoration, the mirror plateau applied with laurel swags and a plaque on each side chased with Bacchanalian putti

Condition

the centerpiece lacking one segment of chain and a hook, one foot with a small split where one scroll meets rim, glass with several small chips to rim; plateau with one foot dented so plateau wobbles, lacking one screw on wood base; both with gilding rubbed at high spots and a few minor dings
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.

Catalogue Note

Please note lot 190 for a pair of candelabra with the same sphinx figures.