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A VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED HORSE HOOF INKWELL, DATED 1870 |
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 8.5cm. by 15.5cm. by 13.5cm., 3¼in. by 6in. by 5¼in.
engraved 'Yellow Jack 1870, age 13', the interior with 'Halstaff & Hannaford, 228 Regent Street, London'
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Oswald A. Smith at 73 Eaton Square, 1890, probably 'Study / Horse Hoof inkstand';
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, possibly 'Hoof inkstand'
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, possibly 'Hoof inkstand'
Condition
Generally very good. Brass inscription rubbed from polish.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."