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A RARE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER ICE WATER PITCHER, DA XING, CANTON, CIRCA 1880 |
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base
- height 14 in.
- 35.7 cm
the sides applied with mountains and centered by a setting sun, the handle applied with water lilies and lilypads
Condition
in very good condition with only a few minor surface nicks
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
An "artic chased ice pitcher" with similar decoration was offered in Meriden Britannia Co's catalogue of 1885, reproduced by Dorothy T. Rainwater and H. Ivan Rainwater, American Silver Plate, p. 258