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Lot 64
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A pair of George III silver meat dishes and a pair of mazarines, James Young, London, 1791, one mazarine, Thomas Robins, London, 1798

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • the dishes, 53.7cm., 21in. wide, the mazarines, 44cm., 17 3/8in. wide
oval, the dishes with applied gadroon borders, all engraved with a coat of arms, supporters, motto and baron's coronet, scratch weights '90"7' and '85"3'

Condition

Very crisp engraving. Good weight. Clear hallmarks. Scratches commensurate with use
"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 Liddell of Ravensworth Castle, Durham, and Eslington Park, Northumberland, with Simpson in pretence for Sir Thomas Henry Liddell, 6th Bt (1775-1855) who succeeded to the title upon the death of his father in 1791. He married on 27 April 1796 Maria Susannah (d. 1845), daughter and coheir of John Simpson of Bradley Hall, Durham, by Anne, daughter of Thomas Lyon, 8th Earl of Strathmore. Sir Thomas Henry was elevated to the peerage as Baron Ravensworth on 17 July 1821. High Sheriff for Northumberland in 1804, he was Tory MP for County Durham between 1806 and 1807. The family's wealth was largely derived from coal mining interests.