Decorative Arts Auction

December 14, 2011

LOT 346

Lot 346

German Silver Mounted Nautilus Cup, late 19th century

German Silver Mounted Nautilus Cup, late 19th century
Lot 346 Details
German Silver Mounted Nautilus Cup, late 19th century

applied with hardstone cabochons
height 17.6" — 44.8 cm.

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $4,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Nautilus shell has been repaired; 40 oz. — 1245 grams gross weight; good marks at rim of base, except one poorly struck and incomplete

LOT 346
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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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.