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Royal. A George III silver-gilt two-handled christening cup and cover, Thomas Heming, London, 1771
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 36.2cm., 14 1/4 in. high
urn form with raised cast husk capped handles, the body demi-fluted below a band of vitruvian scrolls and twin draped pendant husked cartouches, engraved with arms of George III and another, the waisted cover with husked rim and chased with acanthus leaves, below a finial cast as the royal crown, interior rim of the cover engraved with an inscription
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 6 November 1980, lot 122
Doyle's, New York, 27 October 2010, lot 300
Condition
Fully and clearly marked to the cover rim, the rim of the base fully hallmarked but with no maker's mark. Some light wear to gilding, especially to the crown, but generally 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."
"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 inscription reads: 'This cup was given by his majesty King George the 3rd [sic] to his godson The Hon. George Montagu Born y 4th of feb, Baptized y 5th of March 1773'
The second coat-of-arms are those of Montague, for George John Montague, the self styled Viscount Hinchingbrooke and later 6th Earl of Sandwich. He married Lady Louisa Mary Ann Julia Harriet Lowry-Corry, daughter of Armar Lowry-Corry, 1st Earl Belmore and Lady Harriet Hobart. They had two daughters and one son, before his death from Consumption at the Villa of Cardinal Consalvi, Albano, in 1818.