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Three Victorian glass reverse-painted pharmacy jars, 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Glass
- each approximately 85cm., 33 1/2 in. high
one painted with the Prince of Wales feathers, labelled 'Sodae. Tart.'; one with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society coat-of-arms, labelled 'Arrow Root', and another with a version of the Royal Arms of Scotland, labelled 'Acid:Tart', with gilt-domed covers,
Condition
The example labelled 'Acid: Tart', in the left of the illustration. The cover has at one point been partially fixed to the base which has now separated resulting in flaking to the gilding of the cover.
The largest example, in the centre of the illustration. The base of the jar has two body cracks to he underside and edge of the foot.
The example in the right of the illustration with the Prince of Wales feathers. The script label is quite worn.
"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."