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An extensive assembled opaque-twist wine glass drinking service, late 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
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comprising 35 glasses with ogee bowls on various double series stems mostly consisting of an inner gauze encircled by spiral threads, mostly approximately 16cm., 6 ¼ in. high, a set of eight wine glasses with conical shaped fluted bowls, with a double series stem with inner gauze encircled a multi-ply spiral band, conical foot, approximately 15.5cm., 6 1/8 in. high, and a set of six wine glasses with double series stems with inner gauze encircled by two spiral threads, approximately 14cm., 5 ½ in. high
Condition
Of the 35 glasses, seven have a footrim chip, five have chipping to footrim, one has a crack to foot, and another has a large section of footrim chipped.
Of the set of 8 glasses with fluted bowls, six have footrim chipping.
Of the set of 6 glasses with round bowls, two have a chip to footrim and three have chipping to footrim
"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."