Lot 160
  • 160

Four Georgian silver small articles

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • silver, coral
  • length of tongs 10 1/4 in.
  • 26 cm
comprising a mustard pot with cobalt liner by Hester Bateman, London, 1780, and associated spoon, a wax jack, London, 1760, a child's rattle with coral, maker's mark RP, circa 1750, and asparagus tongs by William Chawner, London 1831

Condition

repairs to rattle and mustard pot, marks on mustard spoon illegible, otherwise all in 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.
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.