Lot 557
- 557
A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- enamel, silver-gilt, wood, glass
- height 22.5cm, 8 7/8 in.
rectangular with projecting corners, the surface enamelled in translucent mauve over banded wavy engine-turning, the corners applied with rosettes, the tied ribbon surmount suspending laurel swags, the bead-framed aperture enclosing a white glass panel graded in Centigrade scale and inscribed 'Thermomètre', toupee feet, wood back, silver-gilt scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, partial scratched inventory number __01
Condition
The central glass panel is probably replaced and seems too large for the aperture. This panel is broken at the 50 degree mark, partially visible in the catalogue photograph. One corner to the wood back with loss, others with age cracks. Three back screws missing. The enamel is in excellent order.
"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."