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A Victorian silver epergne and two fruit baskets, Elkington & Co. Ltd., Birmingham and London, 1894/95
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- the epergne, 47cm., 18 1/2in. wide overall; the fruit baskets, 33cm., 13in. wide
in 1760s style, on four cast scroll supports, the pierced body applied with an inscribed plaque, complete with four detachable branches and pendant circular baskets with swing handles and a central detachable boat-shaped basket
Condition
overall very good condition.
"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
The inscription reads: 'Presented to T. R. Roberts Esq. on his Retiring from Business by the Management Shareholders at Upper Street, Islington. Jany.1896.'
Thomas Reynolds Roberts (1837-1901), the son of a shoemaker, began his career as an errand boy to a draper in Islington. Through hard work and with the help of his brother, John Reynolds Roberts (d. 1917), became head of the firm in Upper Street which in 1895 was floated as T.R. Roberts Ltd. Following his retirement in January 1896, Roberts lived in Brighton, where he died on 20 April 1901. His business eventually became a subsidiary of Hide & Co. Ltd., which in 1975 was bought by the House of Fraser.
Thomas Reynolds Roberts (1837-1901), the son of a shoemaker, began his career as an errand boy to a draper in Islington. Through hard work and with the help of his brother, John Reynolds Roberts (d. 1917), became head of the firm in Upper Street which in 1895 was floated as T.R. Roberts Ltd. Following his retirement in January 1896, Roberts lived in Brighton, where he died on 20 April 1901. His business eventually became a subsidiary of Hide & Co. Ltd., which in 1975 was bought by the House of Fraser.