Lot 79
  • 79

Two Silver Oval Galleried Trays, Italian or possibly Corfu, circa 1800

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • one with maker's mark SC, town mark a human figure C, the other maker's mark NA, town mark an animal with C

  • length of first over handles 22 3/4 in.
  • 57.7cm
the first with pierced gadrooned border and beaded rim, loop handles, marked on base; the second with pierced ovolo border and cut-out handles

Condition

first with patch to underside of rim and where base meets border, a couple losses and repairs to openwork border, repair to handle, scratchs to surface from use; second with loss to underside of rim where meets base and four lead solder repairs, repaired seam at handle, surface probably tidied up a bit
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.
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