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A George II silver square salver, Paul de Lamerie, London, 1729, Britannia Standard
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and with pricked initials E.W.D.
- length 12 3/4 in.
- 32.5cm
with incurved corners, the surface engraved with strapwork enclosing shells and profile heads, the center engraved with arms in a baroque cartouche with demi-figures, on shaped bracket feet
Provenance
The arms are probably those of Cayley with Digby in pretense for Sir George Cayley of Brompton, Co. York, 4th Baronet.
Condition
engraving quite worn but marks clear
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.
Catalogue Note
George Cayley was married in Philadelphia in 1730 to the daughter of John Digby of Mansfield Woodhouse, Co. Nottingham, co-heir of her brother John Digby.