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S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd., Birmingham
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- The Canasta Trophy
- maker's mark, Birmingham standard and date letter for 1947
- silver, on ebonised wood base
- 11.2cm., 4⅜in. high with the base; 38.1gr.; 1oz. 4dwt. without base
engraved: 'Canasta / the Challenge cup / highest score in one hand / 5-4-49 Vivien Leigh 4555'
Literature
Photographed at Notley Abbey in the library circa 1959.
Condition
normal light scratches and dents due to its small size and light weight. one crease by the hallmarks, otherwise marks relatively clear.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Along with crosswords, playing cards were Vivien's favourite distraction. During long weekends with friends or between performances or on film sets, any rest time would be spent in card games. On the set of Gone with the Wind, her secretary and companion, Sunny Alexander, remembered playing endless hands of canasta with Vivien. (Vickers, op. cit., p. 123).