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The Duff cup and cover. A large George I Britannia standard silver cup and cover, James Fraillon, London, 1723
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 48cm., 18in. high
armorial engraved, crested and with motto Virtute et Opera, applied strapwork at the circular body, cover and handles
Provenance
William Duff (1697-1763), created Earl Fife in 1759
The Hon. Sir John Ward (1870-1938) of Dudley House, Park Lane
The Hon. Sir John Ward (1870-1938) of Dudley House, Park Lane
Exhibited
A Loan Exhibition of Old English Plate and Decorations and Orders, 25 Park Lane, London, 1929, no. 16, pl. LXIII
Condition
Cover without makers mark but with date letter, Britannia and Leopard's head erased, normal little dents, some wear and colour a bit bright, but generally in good 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. 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 Duff impaling Grant for William Duff (1697-1763), son and heir of William Duff (d. 1722) of Braco and Dipple, Banff, Aberdeenshire, whose elder brother, Alexander (1652-1705), a writer to the signet in Edinburgh, was founder of the wealth and position of the Duff family. The younger William Duff was first married to Janet (d. 1720), widow of Hugh Forbes and younger daughter of James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater. His second wife, whom he married in 1723, the date of this cup and cover, was Jean (1705-1788), second daughter of Sir James Grant of Colquhoun, Colquhoun, Bt. In 1735 Duff was created Baron Braco of Kilbryde and in 1759 was further elevated as Viscount Macduff and Earl Fife.
Duff House in Banff, now part of the National Galleries of Scotland, was built for the future Earl Fife between 1740 and 1745 at a reputed cost of £40,000.