Lot 80
  • 80

Three Georgian silver salvers, London, 1750/51/62

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bases, the second with scratch weight 21-14
  • silver
  • diameter of largest 11 1/8 in.
  • 28.3 cm
the first engraved with a crest and arms within a rococo cartouche by James Morison, 1751; the second engraved with arms within a rococo cartouche by William Grundy, 1750; the third unengraved by Richard Rugg, 1762

Condition

all with light surface scratches from use; the Morison salver with rubbed engraving; the Rugg salver with small area of tooling behind rim
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

The arms on the Grundy salver are possibly those of Bates with those of Newton in pretense.