Silver, Glass Ceramics

December 03, 2008

LOT 227

Lot 227

English Rosewood Two-Bottle Tantalus, H. L. Goertz, Windsor, 1830’s

English Rosewood Two-Bottle Tantalus, H. L. Goertz, Windsor, 1830’s
Lot 227 Details
English Rosewood Two-Bottle Tantalus, H. L. Goertz, Windsor, 1830’s

with cut glass decanters and stoppers
17.4" x 12.8" x 6.5" — 44.3 x 32.6 x 16.5 cm.
applied makers’ paper labels

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $5,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

The Goertz firm were noted cabinetmakers and upholsterers, working for the Royal Family throughout the early 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Mother of pearl cartouches are engraved with crests and monograms; decanters are probably not original (one is chipped at the rim); piece of interior fitting is broken (all there); one brass lock plate missing; otherwise in good condition; no key

LOT 227
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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.