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A Charles II silver Chinoiseries inkwell, maker's mark three herons, ascribed to Benjamin Traherne (Jackson, 1898 edition, p. 142), London, 1683
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, glass
- 24cm., 9½in. long
rectangular with cut corners, chased with a lady under a parasol within landscape, the sides with peacocks within cherry trees, with later similarly chased inkstand and glass ink pots and covers, Edward Farrell, London, 1835
Provenance
The late Mrs Denis Davenport of Studland, Dorset;
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Legible marks and nice chasing despite some light wear and light scratches commensurate with age, hinge pin needs tapping back, the feet with hairline cracks and some old repairs, split to one corner
"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."