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Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857 - 1941), manufactured by Thomas Elsley & Co.
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A rain hopper
- cast with the date '1908', the reverse cast 'T. Elsley, No 186'
- 77cm. high by 64cm. wide by 28cm. deep;
- 2ft 6¼in., 2ft 1¼in., 11in.
cast iron, heart shaped beneath a moulded cornice
Condition
A rare and impressively sized piece of good overall appearance. Piece has a pitted surface consistent with being outdoors and has been re-blackened. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and material.
"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
Two versions of rainwater-heads, one comparable to the present example and dated 1904, are illustrated in the Thomas Elsley & Co. catalogue, reproduced below.