Decorative Arts & Design

December 0914, 2023
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LOT 227

Lot 227

Silver-Gilt and Yellow Gold 'Death of Wolfe' Cast Top Rectangular Vinaigrette, 19th century

Silver-Gilt and Yellow Gold 'Death of Wolfe' Cast Top Rectangular Vinaigrette, 19th century
Lot 227 Details
Silver-Gilt and Yellow Gold 'Death of Wolfe' Cast Top Rectangular Vinaigrette, 19th century

length 1.6 in — 4 cm
1.4 oz. — 42 grams

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $1,168.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Silver-Gilt and Yellow Gold 'Death of Wolfe' Cast Top Rectangular Vinaigrette, 19th century
  • Silver-Gilt and Yellow Gold 'Death of Wolfe' Cast Top Rectangular Vinaigrette, 19th century
  • Silver-Gilt and Yellow Gold 'Death of Wolfe' Cast Top Rectangular Vinaigrette, 19th century
Provenance:

David Sutton Collection, Picton, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

A scrape at the upper right-hand corner of the cast panel; otherwise substantially in good condition; apparently not marked; as a guide only, non-destructive spectroscopic analysis has the top being 95% gold (other metals silver and copper), and the underside 35%

LOT 227
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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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