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Lot 63
  • 63

Eight George III silver dinner plates, James Young, London, 1791

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
  • 24.5cm., 9 3/4 in. diameter
circular, applied gadroon borders, each engraved with a coat of arms, supporters, motto and baron's coronet opposite a crest and baron's coronet, numbered 4, 5, 8, 9, 37, 43, 64 and 66, engraved with scratch weights respectively '17"4,' '17"19,' '17,' '18"4,' '17"13,' '13"11,' 18"2' and '19"6'

Condition

one with a tiny dent, another with a very slight dent, scratches commensurate with age but otherwise good condition, clear engraving, hallmarks and scratchweights.
"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 the same as those on lots 62 and 64