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A George IV silver-gilt two-handled cup and cover, R., J. & S. Garrard, London, 1829
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 49cm., 19 1/4in. high
the campana-shaped body richly applied with cast rococo scrolls and vines, engraved on one side with an inscription, the detachable cover simialrly decorated below a foliate finial, in original wood case with printed paper label: 'R., J. & S. GARRARD. Goldsmiths and Jewellers. TO THE KING & Royal Family. PANTON STREET, HAYMARKET, LONDON.'
Condition
marks and condition good apart from a few minor dents on one side of the cup, gilding a very good rich colour; the case is a little damaged, the printed paper label is damaged
"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 inscription reads: ‘Holderness Hunt Races 1830. THE HONR. A. MACDONALD. WM. CONSTABLE MAXWELL ESQR. GEORGE THOMPSON ESQR. Stewards.’
The Yorkshire Holderness Hunt Races of 1830 took place on Thursday, 15 April that year. According to the present owner, in whose family the cup has descended, the winner was a Mr Bower. Of the races run that day, the Swelter Cup, ‘by Subscription of 10 sovs each, for horses carrying 14st. each,’ was won by Robert Bower Junior’s horse, Laurestinus, by Sir Tatton Sykes’s Juniper, son of Whiskey (The York Herald, and General Advertiser, York, Saturday, 17 April 1830, p. 3e, and Saturday, 4 December 1830, p. 4d; and The Morning Post, London, Monday, 19 April 1830, p. 3e).
The Yorkshire Holderness Hunt Races of 1830 took place on Thursday, 15 April that year. According to the present owner, in whose family the cup has descended, the winner was a Mr Bower. Of the races run that day, the Swelter Cup, ‘by Subscription of 10 sovs each, for horses carrying 14st. each,’ was won by Robert Bower Junior’s horse, Laurestinus, by Sir Tatton Sykes’s Juniper, son of Whiskey (The York Herald, and General Advertiser, York, Saturday, 17 April 1830, p. 3e, and Saturday, 4 December 1830, p. 4d; and The Morning Post, London, Monday, 19 April 1830, p. 3e).