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A group of eleven marine ivory and coral sherbet spoons, Turkey, 18th/19th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- walrus ivory, bone, red coral, wood, brass, marble
each of characteristic form, with a straight handle and drop shape bowl, some composed of carved marine ivory, others of marine ivory with a handle consisting of inlaid metalwork, wood, and coral, all except one mounted with a coral tip at head, each with stand
Exhibited
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels, 2010
Literature
Brussels 2010, p.83 (part)
Condition
In general good condition, some ware to surface of bowl consistent with use, one spoon once broken at the bowl and repaired, one spoon with replacement coral, 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."