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A pair of George III engraved brass and polished steel andirons circa 1780
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Brass, steel
- 71cm. high, 53cm. deep; 2ft. 4in., 1ft. 9in.
in neo classical style, in the form of an urn on an obelisk with engraved decoration, on scroll supports
Condition
In overall good condition. Some minor pitting to steel support.
"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
Their design is virtually identical to a paktong pair at The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum in America (see Paktong by W D Johns and K Coombes, plate 5, publ. by The Ceramic Book Company, 1970), except for the arched legs, which are engraved with the pattern number VI to their underside. All other known pairs of such andirons have cabriole legs, as per the above example.
As to the maker of these and other andirons, whilst this remains unknown, later research by Keith Pinnsuggests that either Thomas Blockley of Birmingham, who produced chimney-furniture for the Earl of Coventry at Croome Court, or Hopkins & Co., for Wynn House, St. James’s, are possible candidates.
As to the maker of these and other andirons, whilst this remains unknown, later research by Keith Pinnsuggests that either Thomas Blockley of Birmingham, who produced chimney-furniture for the Earl of Coventry at Croome Court, or Hopkins & Co., for Wynn House, St. James’s, are possible candidates.