AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER, SILVER-GILT AND COPPERED \"JAPANESE STYLE\" VASE, ...

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AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER, SILVER-GILT AND COPPERED \"JAPANESE STYLE\" VASE, ...:
$10000.00


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    LOT 374AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER, SILVER-GILT AND COPPERED \"JAPANESE STYLE\" VASE, FREDERICK ELKINGTON & CO., BIRMINGHAM, 1879Estimate  5,000 - 7,000 USDheight 11 3/4 in.the spot-hammered surface applied with cranes, cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, bamboo and a waterfall, some parcel-gilt and with copper overlay, coppered and gilt dragon-form handles, gilt interiorWith this, Elkington tried to rival the success of Tiffany\'s Japanese style pieces.CONDITION REPORTsome gilding rubbed and small losses to copper overlay, a few small dents to both sides, otherwise 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.SALEROOM NOTEThis piece dates from just after Tiffany & Co. won the Gold Medal at the 1878 Paris Exhibition with their mixed-metal Japanese-style silver. This had an immediate influence on makers in France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Here, Elkington & Co. have had to use applied coppering, like gilding, as guild regulations would not allow the applied copper castings used by Tiffany.SUGGESTED LOTSDiscover more upcoming
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    $10000.00

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