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A set of four George III silver entrée dishes and covers from The Featherstonhaugh Dinner Service, Paul Storr, London, 1799
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver
- 28.6cm., 11 1/4 in. long, 19cm., 7 1/2 in. high
- 264oz
rectangular form with canted corners, the high domed cushioned covers with gadrooned bands, stylised serpent handles issuing from a foliate calyx, engraved with a crest and coat of arms, numbered 1 to 4
Provenance
Richard James Meade-Featherstonhaugh, Christie's, London, 26 April 1972, lot 26 (with four Sheffield plate heater bases)
Sotheby's, London, 12 November 1998, lot 195 (with four Sheffield plate heater bases)
Sotheby's, London, 12 November 1998, lot 195 (with four Sheffield plate heater bases)
Condition
Good gauge and condition. Light surface scratching.
"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 crest and arms are those of Fetherstonhaugh for Sir Henry Featherstonhaugh 2nd Bt. (1754-1846)