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A Victorian parcel-gilt silver and cut-glass three-piece garniture, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1875/77
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked, the drip pans and sconces marked for Henry Wilkinson & Co, London
- Silver
- height of candlesticks 11 1/4 in., length of basket 11 7/8 in.
- 28.6, 30.2cm
the pierced shaped oval base applied with a reserve at each side, two kneeling female figures support the basket with a pierced drop center, fitted with a later cut-glass bowl, the candlesticks with seated female figures, one holding a globe, the other pouring wine, supporting the scrolling stem and later drip pans and sconces
Condition
as noted re. glass bowl and sconces, base of basket pushed down on one side, rims of sconces dented, gilding rubbed at high spots, cut-glass bowl with minor chips, 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.