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A PAIR OF MASSIVE VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT SIDEBOARD TANKARDS, HANCOCKS' & CO, LONDON, 1874
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- 45.2cm, 17 3/4 in high
in the manner of Edward Farrell inspired by 17th Century German originals, richly cast and chased, with bodies and hinged covers decorated in relief with equestrian battles scenes between Romans and Barbarians, entwined satyr figure handles, gilt interiors, the base rims stamped HANCOCKS' & Co. 39, BRUTON St. LONDON T103
Provenance
Henry Stapleton, 9th Baron Beaumont (1848-1892)
Literature
J. M. Robinson, 'Carlton and the Stapletons: The History of a Recusant Family', The Connoisseur, Vol. 202, Septemebr 1979, p.19
Condition
In overall good condition apart from a small bend in the border of one of the lids.
"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
Tankards of this pattern were evidently in some demand from Hancocks' & Co; several others, both gilt and white, have been recorded, including one of 1869 (Christie's, New York, 14 April 1994, lot 295) and another of 1883 (Christie's, New York, 27 October 1992, lot 184).