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An assembled set of twelve Victorian silver owl pepperettes, London, Birmingham and Sheffield, 1849-1869
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- three marked for George Richards & Edward Brown, London, 1861 and 1865, two marked for George John Richards, London, 1849 and 1850, two marked for Charles T. & George Fox, London, 1850 and 1853, two marked for Edwards Charles Brown, London, 1850 and 1867, two marked for George Unite, Birmingham, 1869, one marked for TJ & N Creswick, Sheffield, 1852
- Silver, gilt, hardstone
- height 3 1/2 in.
- 9cm
in the form of owls, with orange and red glass eyes
Condition
one with head possibly by another maker, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.