Silver, Glass and Ceramics

December 12, 2012

LOT 49

Lot 49

Victorian Silver Oval Footed Comport, John S. Hunt, London, 1849

Victorian Silver Oval Footed Comport, John S. Hunt, London, 1849
Lot 49 Details
Victorian Silver Oval Footed Comport, John S. Hunt, London, 1849

chased with chinoiserie vignettes
length 13.8" — 35 cm.
28.5 oz. — 885 grams

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a recumbent stag crest and motto CUBO SED CURO (Dickson); in good condition; well marked on the back

LOT 49
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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.