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A fine part suite of fourteen Victorian silver platters, in various shapes and sizes, Mortimer & Hunt, London, 1840-41
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
boldly cast foliate scroll rims, each with two handles cast as a Marquess' coronet, engraved with two coats-of-arms accolé, comprising: two, large oval, 61cm., 24in. long; two, medium oval, 47.7cm., 18 3/4 in. long; four, small oval, 45.1cm., 17 3/4 in. long; three, large circular, 45.1cm., 17 3/4 in.; and four smaller circular, 41cm., 16 1/8 in. long; engraved with scratchweights and numbers, some with incuse pattern numbers
Condition
Good clear marks. Excellent gauge. Fine condition with typical surface wear and light 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 arms are those of Westminster quartering Grosvenor accolé with those of Westminster quartering Grosvenor with Egerton quartering Grey in pretence for Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster, (1767-1845) and his wife Eleanor (d.1846), only daughter of Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton, who he married in 1794.