Lot 94
  • 94

England

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • Set of Twelve Wine Glasses
  • height: 17.3cm., 6¾in.
cut and engraved with flowering vines

Provenance

These were possibly the '12 wine glasses' forming part of a larger group acquired from Thomas Goode & Co. which included ‘12 liqueur glasses and 12 champagne glasses’, for £11 5s, 29 July 1946, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79839)

Literature

Hugo Vickers, Vivien Leigh, London, 1988, part illustrated between pps. 286-287, on the dining room table at Tickerage Mill, Vivien's last country home.

Condition

One glass with a chip to the underside of the foot rim.
"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.
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