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Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

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LOT 13

Lot 13

George III Silver Wax-Jack, John Robins, London, 1800

George III Silver Wax-Jack, John Robins, London, 1800
Lot 13 Details
George III Silver Wax-Jack, John Robins, London, 1800

formed as a library globe with floral garlands pendant from shells below the beaded horizon ring, the revolving circular base engraved as a perpetual calendar
height 5" — 12.8 cm.
7.6 oz. — 236 grams

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $3,360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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George III Silver Wax-Jack, John Robins, London, 1800
  • George III Silver Wax-Jack, John Robins, London, 1800
Literature:

A similar inkstand by Robins, of the same date, is illustrated by Arthur Grimwade in The Queen’s Silver, p. 90, pl. 34

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor repairs at join of meridian rings and nozzle, axis flanges and possibly others; small nut inside base of globe is missing; otherwise substantially in good condition; marks inside the hemispheres are a little worn - better marks inside under the base and on the base-plate

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  • 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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