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A Royal German silver ewer and basin, maker's mark LH, Berlin, 1825
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- 1559gr., height of ewer 31.6cm., width of basin 36.8cm.
the ewer of lauster shape resting on a spreading foot chased with water-leaf border, the scroll handle terminating in foliage, the oval plain basin with water-leaf border, each piece engraved with the arms and initials of George Crown Prince of Hanover, Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, later George V King of Hanover
Provenance
Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 11 October 2005, lot 2511
Condition
In overall good condition, the basin with some bumps
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
George Crown Prince of Hanover, Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, later George V King of Hanover (1819 - 1878) was born in Berlin. His father was Ernst August I, King of Hanover and 1st Duke of Cumberland and his mother was Princess Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was the last sovereign ruler of the Kingdom of Hanover.
often referred to as 'The Blind King', having lost the sight of one eye through a childhood illness. He later lost his remaining sight in an accident. He suceeded his father as King of Hanover, although the union between Great Britain and Hanover had already ended at that time under Salic Law. When George's cousin, Queen Victoria ascended to the British throne, she was not allowed to govern Hanover as Salic Law prevented women from doing so.
George married Princess Marie of Saxe-Altenberg on 18 February 1843 at Hanover and they had three children together. In 1866 George and his family were forced to flee Hanover when the Prussian army descended on Hanover and annexed the state. George had refused to remain neutral in the Austro-Prussian War, preferring to favour Austria.
often referred to as 'The Blind King', having lost the sight of one eye through a childhood illness. He later lost his remaining sight in an accident. He suceeded his father as King of Hanover, although the union between Great Britain and Hanover had already ended at that time under Salic Law. When George's cousin, Queen Victoria ascended to the British throne, she was not allowed to govern Hanover as Salic Law prevented women from doing so.
George married Princess Marie of Saxe-Altenberg on 18 February 1843 at Hanover and they had three children together. In 1866 George and his family were forced to flee Hanover when the Prussian army descended on Hanover and annexed the state. George had refused to remain neutral in the Austro-Prussian War, preferring to favour Austria.