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The Coronation of Edward VII: two parcel-gilt silver coronets for Baron and Baroness with original Grant of Peerage and seal, London, 1902
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on sides, baron's coronet with maker's mark IP probably for Isaac Pothecary, London, 1902; baroness coronet by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., London, 1902
- Parcel-gilt, Parchment
- length of document box 37in.
- 94cm
each with matted and fluted band applied with balls, trimmed with ermine and centered by velvet topped by gold braid finials, with painted tin box for the Baron's coronet bearing his name; and an illuminated parchment Grant of Peerage dated Westminster, 1887, complete with wax seal in red Morocco case with tooled gilt borders and marbelized interior
Condition
one ball detached from baroness coronet but present, stains and creases to document, some border damages to document case
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
These coronets were ordered by George Limbrey Sclater-Booth, 2nd Baron Basing, C.B., J.P., D.L. for Hants, Lt. Col. and Brevet Col. 1st. Royal Dragoons, later Hon. Brigader General, born 1860, married 1889 Mary, daughter of John Hargreaves of Maiden Erlegh Berkshire and Whalley Abbey, Lancashire. The Baronny was granted in 1887 to his father George Sclater-Booth, 1826-1894, P.C., F.R.S., D.L. co. Southampton.