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A George IV silver large two-handled soup tureen and cover, William Eley II, London, 1827
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked, base numbered 1619, rim of tureen and bolt on cover numbered 2, liner scratched "liner to 1405", handle on cover marked for William Ker Reid
- Silver
- length over handles 16 3/4 in.
- 42.5cm
oval, raised on scrolling foliate feet headed by shells, handles cast with lion heads above applied cartouches with a lion mask, openwork shell and scroll rim, domed cover chased to match, the front engraved with two crests, matching handle by another maker, fitted with a plated liner
Condition
tureen with some dings to body, liner with some minor splits to rim; overall good
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.