- 426
A set of twelve George III silver second course dishes, Paul Storr, London, 1812
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- 25cm, 10in diameter
each engraved with a coat-of-arms
Condition
Surface scratches commensurate with use and age, otherwise good.
For further queries regarding this lot please contact the Silver department on +44(0)207.293.5100.
"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
The arms are those of Alexander impaling Yorke for Du Pré, 2nd Earl of Caledon, only son of James, 1st Earl of Caledon by his wife, Anne, second daughter of James Craufurd of Craufurdsburn, co. Down, who was born on 14 December 1777. He, who married on 16 October 1811, Catherine Freman (d. 1863), second daughter and co-heir of Philip, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke, was the first Governor of the Cape of Good Hope after that province was ceded to Great Britain in 1806. The Caledon River and the District of Caledon in South Africa are named after him. He died on 8 April 1839.