Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

LOT 232

Lot 232

Victorian Silver Six-Bottle Cruet, Robert Garrard, London, 1844

Victorian Silver Six-Bottle Cruet, Robert Garrard, London, 1844
Lot 232 Details
Victorian Silver Six-Bottle Cruet, Robert Garrard, London, 1844

with moulded leaf-capped scroll handle on four scroll feet, fitted with cut glass bottles
one bottle missing
height 7.5" — 19 cm.
23.8 oz. — 741 grams

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $676.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Macdonald Collection, Edmonton

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with crest below a coronet; one bottle missing; the two silver-topped bottles are earlier(1804) and not matching; a few very minor chips to stoppers; frame slightly bent; several rings detached; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked

LOT 232
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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