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A Victorian silver and cut-glass four-piece table garniture, Frederick Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1881-83
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on bases and stamped ELKINGTON & Co., marked on sphinx wings and arms with Victoria head and date only, centerpiece numbered 7792, side bowls 9970, plateau 8613
- silver, glass
- height of centerpiece 25 in.
- 63.5 cm
in Egyptian revival stem, the tri-form bases raised on lion paws and supporting fully-modeled sphinxes, stem formed as a three-handled amphora, hung with chains and topped by cut-glass bowls, the centerpiece with a matching mirror plateau
Condition
centerpiece with one paw support pushed down, a few very minor nicks and chips to glass bowls, overall very 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.