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A late Victorian silver-mounted presentation wheelbarrow, George Betjemann & Sons, London, 1898
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver and oak
- 64.5cm, 25 1/2 in long
each side mounted with a plaque, one engraved with the recipient's arms, the other side with a presentation inscription 'Foreign Cattle Market / model of barrow / used on the occasion of / turning the first sod / of the / new railway / 15th December 1898 / Thomas Briggs Esqre / Chairman of the Cattle Markets Committee / of the / Corporation of London / Sir John Wolfe Barry K.C.B.F.R.S. Engineer. J. Strachan Contractor,' further applied with a small silver retailer's plaque: 'Mappin & Webb 2, Queen Victoria St. E.C.'
Condition
Clearly marked on all of the mounts; the engraved inscription is slightly worn; some minor dents and scratches to the bood body commensurate with age; overall good 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."