Lot 375
- 375
A French silver mounted cut-glass sugar bowl and a pair of Belgian silver sauce boats, Claude-René Menessier, Paris and Delheid Frères, Brussels, circa 1840 and circa 1925
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- sugar bowl marked throughout, sauce boats marked on bases
- Silver, glass
- height of sugar bowl 10 5/8 in., length of sauce boats 9 1/2 in.
- 27cm, 24cm
sugar bowl on four paw feet, the square base with four dolphins supporting the cut-glass bowl, scrolling cornucopia handles, cover with pinecone finial; sauce boats with borders of anthemion and bird-head handles, one side engraved LW under a coronet
Condition
sugar bowl with some small dings, rim with a split at seam and with some dents, handles with solder repairs; sauce boats 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.
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.