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A George III silver epergne, Matthew Bolton & Plate Co., Birmingham, 1805
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass
- 50.5cm., 19 7/8in. wide overall
on four paw supports, the slender supports rising to a collar applied with vines, further engraved with an inscription and the coat of arms, supporters, motto and earl's coronet of the donor, four reeded detachable branches, complete with one large and four small circular cut-glass dishes
Condition
Good overall condition. The marks on the main part are struck on the rim under the screw on vines.
"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: 'TO THOMAS PLUMMER ESQR.a Token of great Esteem from EDWARD EARL of OXFORD and EARL MORTIMER.'
For a similar Boulton epergne, said to be 'Probably designed by James Wyatt,' see Eric Delieb and Michael Roberts, The Great Silver Manufactory, London, 1971, illustration opposite p. 88.
For a similar Boulton epergne, said to be 'Probably designed by James Wyatt,' see Eric Delieb and Michael Roberts, The Great Silver Manufactory, London, 1971, illustration opposite p. 88.