- 318
A Silver-Gilt and Agate Spoon,Turkey, 18th/19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Agate, gold, coral, stand
the oval agate deep bowl afixed to a straight, broad handle, with a bulbous finial mounted with a coral bead, old label to exterior of bowl, with stand
Exhibited
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels, 2010
Literature
Brussels 2010, p.83
Condition
In overall good condition, minor chip to gold fixture on agate bowl to reverse side, minor knock including tiny crack to golden bulbous finial, small scratch in agate bowl, as viewed.
"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
Another gold-mounted agate spoon was sold through these rooms, 14th April 2010, lot 309, and a further example as lot 80 in the sale of 16th October 2002.