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An Elizabeth I silver-gilt mounted tigerware jug, maker's mark a stag's head attributed to Robert Taylboyes, London, probably 1577
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked center of cover, date letter not clear
- silver, ceramic
- height 8 3/8 in.
- 21.3 cm
base mount chased with strapwork and flowers, rim mount engraved with strapwork and scrolling foliage, hinged cover embossed and chased with lion's heads in strapwork, alternating with fruit bunches, twin acorn thumbpiece
Provenance
Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Condition
lacking finial, several small chips to ceramic, some splitting to seams of upper handle mount, otherwise good
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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.