- 212
A matched pair of George III plain oval meat dishes, probably George Methuen and Fogelberg & Gilbert, London, 1761 and 1784
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- SILVER
- 15¼in. wide
engraved with a coat of arms below Earl's coronet, former engraved underneath No 12 and 37=12
Condition
Wear commensurate with age, good clear marks
"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 Ponsonby impaling Spencer for Frederick, 3rd Earl of Bessborough (1758-1844), who succeeded to the title upon the death of his father in 1793. He, who was MP for Knaresborough from 1780 to 1790 and a Lord of the Admiralty in 1782/83, married in 1780 at her father’s house in St. James’s, Westminster, Henrietta Frances (1761-1821), second daughter of John, 1st Earl Spencer.