Lot 442
- 442
A three-piece English silver-plated and cut-glass "Arctic" garniture set with matching mirror plateau, circa 1876
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- marked with diamond design registry mark for March 29, 1876, bases of two smaller numbered 6629, larger 6630
- Silver
- height of largest bowl 13 1/2 in., length of plateau 32 3/4 in.
- 34.3cm, 83.2cm
comprising one oval bowl, two smaller circular bowls, and a matching mirror plateau, the bases formed as icicles and applied with fully-modeled polar bears and walruses, fitted with cut-glass bowls, the plateau formed as three-conjoined circles with an applied border of icicles, raised on four polar bear feet
Condition
mirror with small loose chip along edge, minor nicks to glass bowls, overall 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.