- 741
A group of George III silver-gilt flatware, circa 1760-65 / 1806
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
comprising:
8 hourglass ice cream spades by William Eley I & William Fearn, London, 1806
12 "French" Fiddle pattern teaspoons, circa 1760
12 leaf and shell teaspoons with a pair of similar sugar tongs, most maker's mark IH, circa 1765
33 pieces
8 hourglass ice cream spades by William Eley I & William Fearn, London, 1806
12 "French" Fiddle pattern teaspoons, circa 1760
12 leaf and shell teaspoons with a pair of similar sugar tongs, most maker's mark IH, circa 1765
33 pieces
Condition
light wear from use, spoons with gilding rubbed at high spots and some marks rubbed, overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.