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A large William IV 'Tartanware' sycamore tea caddy by Charles Stiven of Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, 1835
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- sycamore
- 21cm. high, 36cm. wide, 22cm. deep; 8¼in., 1ft. 2in., 8½in.
with a cast patinated brass handle, stamped 'C Stiven, Lau:kirk', lacquered with a green tartan pattern, the interior with two hinged boxes and central division for a mixing bowl
Provenance
Sir John Stuart Hepburn Forbes, 8th Bt. (1804-1866)
Literature
Stiven, Boxmaker, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, 3 April 1835, '1 tea chest £7-10-0, a sugar basin for ditto £0-18-0, carriage from Edinburgh of ditto, a bronze handle for tea chest £5-5-0', NLS (Acc.4796/196)
Condition
Lovely untouched condition. Wooden hinges stiff. Lacking a glass mixing bowl. Some old marks and scratches to tartan. This object is of great charm.
"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."