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A George II Silver caddy set in Fitted Fishskin Box, John Newton, London, 1736
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, tea caddies with maker's mark only stamped three times
- height of sugar caddy 5 3/8 in.
- 13.6cm
comprising: one sugar caddy and two smaller tea caddies, each oval with stepped shoulders and molded foot band, engraved on one side with contemporary arms above a female mask and within an architectural cartouche of classical foliage and strapwork, tea caddies with sliding bases, fitted fishskin case lined with green velvet
Provenance
The contemporary widow's arms are a boar, collared and chained sable, impaling Wheeler.
Condition
caddies in good condition, fishskin case with losses and tears to handles, front panel of cover loose
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.