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Lot 223
  • 223

Playing cards--Arms of the English Peers

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • [London, c. 1688]
  • Paper
53 cards (with an extra card for the distinction of Barons), each 92 x 59mm., engraved with armorials on each card, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame

Literature

Ortiz-Patiño 41; Fournier, British Isles 12 (with hand-colouring and mentioning an extra "distinction of counts" card); Schreiber, English 55 (noting only the "distinction of Barons" card found here)

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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 extra Barons card contains the arms of Henry Waldegrave (1661-1690), who became first Baron Waldegrave in January 1686.