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[BLENDON HALL CRICKET CLUB] A VICTORIAN PEWTER TROPHY AND SCORING BOOK, THE TROPHY DATED JUNE 1846 AND THE SCORING BOOK JULY 1844 |
Estimate
120 - 180 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tankard: 16cm. high, 6¼in.
the trophy a tankard engraved Blendon Hall Cricket Club / June 1846 and the scoring book inscribed in manuscript 'Blendon Hall Club Scoring Book for Games and Matches July 1844' including various pasted in newspaper cuttings (2)
Provenance
Oswald Augustus Smith (1826-1902)
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. II, possibly one of 'The Tea Room / 7 Pewter Tankards'
Condition
An atmospheric lot with signs of wear and tear. The tankard with signs of wear and tear and what appear to be bite marks around the rim! The cracked glass bottom. Book is 21.5cm. by 17cm.
"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."