Lot 59
  • 59

A set of four George III silver sauce tureens and covers, Paul Storr, London, 1797

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 23cm., 9in. long
oval, engraved with a coat-of-arms within drapery cartouche and below a band of shallow flutes, leaf capped scroll and drop ring handles, gadroon borders and domed lids with a band of fluting below the reeded and foliate finial, ladle openings and crested, bodies and covers numbered 1-4, with scratchweights 27=5, 26=3, 24=16, 24=1

Provenance

The property of a Lady, Sotheby's, London, 14 October 1976, lot 49

Condition

One cover dented at flange needs straightening to fit properly, general condition excellent, light wear only, marks very 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. 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 Campbell of Auchinbreck, co. Argyll, probably for Sir Richard Campbell, 6th Bt., who died in 1814.