Walker and Hall, Sheffield; modeled as a shell with bird's head finial, on a grapevine base; with maker's marks and numbered "51561" Provenance: Property from a Southern California Estate

The bird's head loosely attached to shell with a screw (does not sit flush and is not secured; possibly associated.) An area of solder (about 1/3 x 1/4 of an inch) and few very shallow impressions to the handle where the bird's head attaches. Some scattered fine scratches. The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis.