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A pair of Queen Anne silver cups and covers, Anthony Nelme, London, 1705
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 21cm., 8¼in. high
the vase-shaped bodies engraved on one side with armorials, within architectural cartouche headed by baskets of fruit and with a mask below all above an applied girdle and vertical straps, the heart-shaped handles with floret terminals, domed lids and feet with gadroon borders, knopped finials, undersides with scratchweights 36=10 and 36=15
Provenance
Mrs Charles R. Blyth, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Los Angeles, 18 November 1975, lot 941
Condition
Overall wear commensurate with age, good clear marks on bodies and covers, very good weight and lovely small size. The arms are unidentified.
"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
A set of three two-handled cups and covers, one large, two small, each engraved with a monogram within a cartouche, also Anthony Nelme, London, 1713 and 1715, has been recorded.