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a rock crystal cup with jewelled silver mounts, Austro-Hungarian, circa 1900
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- a rock crystal cup with jewelled silver mounts, Austro-Hungarian, circa 1900
- rock crystal, pearls, garnets, peridots, enamel, turquoise, silver
- 18.5 cm, 7 ΒΌ in high
the cup with lobe ornaments held by four thin metal ropes, extended scrolled handles set with pearls and garnets terminating in female heads, supported by a female caryatid on a domed base further chased with scrollwork and applied with emeralds, pearls, turquoises, rubies and garnets
Condition
some wear to enamel, one pearl missing at end of handle, rock crystal chipped on one side under both female heads so the mounts no longer hold in place, also glued at junction with stem.
"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."