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A George III silver six-light candelabrum centrepiece, Paul Storr of Storr & Co for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London, 1816
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 56cm., 22in. high
triform base applied on each facet with a cast group of antique masks below a cast and chased stem, three detachable bifurcated branches each fitted with a detachable sconce or cut-glass dish, central detachable basket, the base stamped: 'RUNDELL BRIDGE ET RUNDELL AURIFICES REGIS ET PRINCIPIS WALLIÆ REGENTIS BRITANNIAS,' with one large and seven small cut-glass dishes, in original oak plate chest with later (probably 1860s) retailer's engraved brass label: 'HOWELL & JAMES, Regent St London,' and owner's engraved brass plaque: 'The HONBLE HENRY EDMUND BUTLER'
Provenance
The Honorable Henry Edmund Butler
thence by descent
thence by descent
Condition
Overall condition and marks good, one leaf has a E Barnard & Sons hallmark from circa 1829-36, this is probably a repair/replacement, otherwise all pieces are numbered and with Paul Storr hallmarks
"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 Hon. Henry Edmund Butler was born on 18 December 1844, the only son and heir of Henry Edmund Butler, 13th Viscount Mountgarrett (1816-1900) by Frances Penelope, daughter of Thomas Rawson. He was educated at Eton and at Christ Church, Oxford, and succeeded to the title upon the death of his father on 26 August 1900. He was married twice, first in 1868 to Mary Eleanor (d. 1900), sixth and youngest daughter of St. John Chiverton Charlton of Apley Castle, Shropshire; and second in 1902 to Robinia Marion, daughter of Edward Hanning Hanning-Lee of Brighton Manor, Hampshire. Lord Mountgarrett died on 2 October 1912 at Nidd Hall, which property, formerly in the Rawson family, his father had inherited in 1891.