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An unusual pair of French silver-gilt mounted glass candelabra / pot pourri vases, circa 1890
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver-gilt, Glass
- 31cm., 12 1/4 in. high
Paris workmanship, the baluster glass pot pourri holders acid etched with flowers and rocaille ornament, pierced detachabele covers and applied foliate ornament rising to four candelabra branches, apparently without makers mark
Provenance
Foremerly in the collection of George Lascelles 7th Earl of Harewood, Harewood House
Condition
Minerva marks effaced and apparently without maker's mark, but the workmanship is without doubt Paris quality, mercury gilding, lovely colour and quality
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"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."