A Set of Six Victorian Silver-Gilt Dressing-Table Bottles or Jars by Samuel Summers Drew and Ernest Drew, London, 1893
each chased with foliage, flowers and rocaille, comprising a glass-lined scent-bottle, engraved with initials; two oval section jars with bayonet-mounted hinged covers and three differing cylindrical jars, two with pull-off covers and one with threaded cover; Together With a similar clothes-brush, by William Comyns, London, 1892 weighable silver 15oz 1dwt, 468gr (7)
Each fully marked as expected. There is some minor wear to the marks. The bases further struck with maker's name. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a very minor softening to the high points. The bristles to the clothes-brush are worn and stained. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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each chased with foliage, flowers and rocaille, comprising a glass-lined scent-bottle, engraved with initials; two oval section jars with bayonet-mounted hinged covers and three differing cylindrical jars, two with pull-off covers and one with threaded cover; Together With a similar clothes-brush, by William Comyns, London, 1892 weighable silver 15oz 1dwt, 468gr (7)
Each fully marked as expected. There is some minor wear to the marks. The bases further struck with maker's name. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a very minor softening to the high points. The bristles to the clothes-brush are worn and stained. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
