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A George III silver cruet set, Emick Romer, London, 1760
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on frame, handle, casters and covers
- silver, glass
- height of frame 11 3/8 in.
- 28.9 cm
on four shell and scroll supports, applied with a rococo cartouche enclosing contemporary arms, the handle crested, fitted with three crested casters and two glass bottles with silver caps, all with strawberry finials
Condition
handle with small split in ring at base of finial, frame lacking nut underneath and now secured with a base metal washer, largest caster with some splitting to pierced cover and slight splitting to seam of midband on body, engravings and some areas of chased decoration rubbed
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.
Catalogue Note
The arms are possibly those of Kenn [Somerset] impaling James.