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A pair of George II silver sauceboats, Thomas Whipham, London, 1744
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 21cm, 8¼in long
each engraved on one side with a contemporary coat-of-arms within rocaille foliate cartouches, dolphin-like scroll handles, each on three well modelled shell supports headed by full-face masks of Ceres, waved lips
Provenance
The Property of a Lady, Sotheby's, London, 21 May 1964, lot 119
Condition
One foot slightly pushed in, the marks are slightly worn but all still visible, decoration and engraving good and crisp, overall good condition
"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 Wall (a canton or for difference) quartering Colbatch.
John Wall, bachelor of St. Martin’s in the Fields, is recorded as having married Ann Colbatch, spinster of Kensington, at St. Benet, Paul’s Wharf, London, on 1 January 1731.