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A George III silver soup tureen and cover, William Fountain, London, 1802
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 38cm., 14 3/4 in. wide
oval, godrooned border, engraved with a coat-of-arms, the detachable cover engraved with a crest above the initials 'FC', probably for Frances Caulfeild
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 28 February 1991, lot 139;
Private Collection
Private Collection
Condition
Overall good condition apart from light surface scratches commensurate with use, clear marks on body and cover but not finial, good weight.
"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 arms are those of Caulfeild quartering the quarterly arms of Crofton and (? Proctor or Croker) for St. George Caulfeild of Cunamon Castle, co. Roscommon, who married on 2 April 1802 Frances (1777-1831), fourth daughter of Sir Edward Crofton, 2nd Bt (1748-1797) by Anne (or Armida) (1751-1817), daughter and heir of Thomas Croker of Backweston (or Baxtown), co. Kildare. Mr. Caulfeild died in 1810. (See Henry Thomas Crofton et al, Crofton Memoirs, York, 1911)