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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.
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.