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A group of twelve sherbet spoons, Turkey, 18th/19th Century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, ivory, ambre, marble, bone, wood, red coral, turquoise, with stands
each of characteristic form with a long straight or slightly curved handle, and a deep circular, oval or drop bowl, two consisting of a tortoiseshell bowl and carved bone and mother-of-pearl handle attached to bowl with three pins, two with a tortoiseshell bowl and handle consisting of bone, marble, amber and coral, others consisting of two-toned bone, carved and inlaid with coral and turquoise, some consisting of dark bone and inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone, each with stand
Condition
All in overall good condition, some with very minor nicks, especially to the bowl. Light scratches throughout, two spoons with restored/possibly replaced coral tips, 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
A very similar spoon is in the Topkapi Palace Museum, inv. no. 2/2626.