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A George III silver tea urn, Paul Storr, London, 1809
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked
- Silver, ivory
- height 19 in.
- 48.2cm
formed as a volute krater, on a square base raised on four winged paw feet, the body with fluted spigot, lion's mask spout and ivory tap, the handles chased with leaves and berries and centering on rosettes terminate in serpent's heads, the cover chased with anthemion and palm foliage and with a detachable pinecone finial, front engraved with arms and motto PERSEVERO, fitted with an iron plug holder
Condition
the body with dings, otherwise good, crisp condition
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
An identical tea urn by Paul Storr also from 1809 and engraved for Lord Elgin is published in The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection, 1989, p. 166-167.