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A RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CRACKLE-GLASS WALRUS CLARET JUG, MAKER'S MARK OF SAMSON MORDAN & CO. PROBABLY OVERSTRIKING THAT OF ALEXANDER CRICHTON, LONDON, 1883 |
估價
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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描述
- 38cm., 15in. long
realistically modelled and tooled with hinged cover, glass eyes and ivory tusks, the underside of the yellow crackle-glazed glass body engraved with the Patent Office Design Registry mark for 22nd September 1881, parcel no. 10, with Austrian control mark
Condition
Good clear marks. The glass body in good order with engraved patent registration mark. Ivory teeth a little loose, easily replaceable if shipping to U.S. Nice original condition.
"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."