A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT MOUNTED MALACHITE INKSTAND, WILLIAM RUDKINS, LONDON, 1803
A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT MOUNTED MALACHITE INKSTAND, WILLIAM RUDKINS, LONDON, 1803
plain rectangular with malachite centre, on four foliate bracket feet, the central recess with a silver-gilt mounted diamond-cut glass urn and cover, flanked by two smaller covered urns as ink pot and sander
31.5cm., 12½in. long
Condition Report:
Clearly marked to edge of inner rim, to central recess and to rims of all three glass bottle mounts. The finials and base rims to the glass bottles are unmarked along with the two flanking recesses. The glass with a few very small chips but generally very good. Very good condition overall.
"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."
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A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT MOUNTED MALACHITE INKSTAND, WILLIAM RUDKINS, LONDON, 1803
plain rectangular with malachite centre, on four foliate bracket feet, the central recess with a silver-gilt mounted diamond-cut glass urn and cover, flanked by two smaller covered urns as ink pot and sander
31.5cm., 12½in. long
Condition Report:
Clearly marked to edge of inner rim, to central recess and to rims of all three glass bottle mounts. The finials and base rims to the glass bottles are unmarked along with the two flanking recesses. The glass with a few very small chips but generally very good. Very good condition overall.
"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."
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