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A set of four George III silver-gilt "Egyptian style" salts, from the Lonsdale Service, Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith, retailed by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, London, 1803-04
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases and bowls, two of the bases also stamped with the Latin signature of Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
- Silver-gilt
- diameter 4 1/2 in.
- 11.4xm
each on three panel feet applied with a palmette, lotus borders, the bowl held by three lion-headed paw feet with shields decorated with oak sprays, the center of each stand engraved with the Lonsdale crest and coronet within the Garter
Provenance
William, 1st Earl of Lonsdale (1757-1844), by descent to
Lancelot Edward, 6th Earl of Lonsdale (1867-1953), sold
Christie's, London, 20 February 1947, Catalogue of Fine Old English Silver, sold by order of the Right Hon. The Earl of Lonsdale, O.B.E., lot 220 (part), bought by M. Hedges
Lancelot Edward, 6th Earl of Lonsdale (1867-1953), sold
Christie's, London, 20 February 1947, Catalogue of Fine Old English Silver, sold by order of the Right Hon. The Earl of Lonsdale, O.B.E., lot 220 (part), bought by M. Hedges
Condition
regilt, otherwise good, strong model for an important patron
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The 1st Earl of Lonsdale had an income of £80-100,000 per annum, and spent lavishly at the Royal Goldsmiths in fitting out his four establishments. In addition to significant pieces by Scott and Smith and Paul Storr, the Earl's purchase of one of the five Achilles Shields places him in the first tier of Rundell and Bridge's patrons.