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A George III silver tea urn, William Holmes and Nicholas Dumée, London, 1775
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Ivory
- 54.6cm., 21 1/2 in. high
Neo-classical urn form embossed with swags, husks and rosettes, acanthus leaf lower section, twin serpent handles, ivory tap handle, the waisted cover with stylised acorn finial
Provenance
Probably Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt. (1739-1806)
Condition
nice patina and good detail to the chasing.
Marks on the body and lid are good apart from the maker's mark on the lid, which are a little rubbed or not well struck. There appear to be no marks on the square base section, but they may be hidden from view on the interior under a small internal section which is fixed in place by an original iron screw.
Overall condition good apart from a small dent in the body above the spout and one of the corners of the square base has been slightly bent.
"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
Interestingly there is a correspondence which could possibly refer to this urn ;
'Jeffery's & Jones, London, 2 August 1793
Sir William,
The teaurn was ship'd the same time with the Epergne and in the same ship [presumably to Leith] on which account we are surprised they were not delivered together, but hope the captain has bought it to you.
The insurance we of course take care of as we cannot suppose you could so readily do it by reason that the ship might almost arrive with the letter. The account for your inspection annexed.
We remain Sir William, your obliged and humble servant,
Jeffery's & Jones /
1 July 1793, a polished silver tea urn, £44-0-0, wainscot case for ditto £2-12-6, insurance of plate to Edinburgh, £2-2-0', NLS (Acc.4796/217)
'Jeffery's & Jones, London, 2 August 1793
Sir William,
The teaurn was ship'd the same time with the Epergne and in the same ship [presumably to Leith] on which account we are surprised they were not delivered together, but hope the captain has bought it to you.
The insurance we of course take care of as we cannot suppose you could so readily do it by reason that the ship might almost arrive with the letter. The account for your inspection annexed.
We remain Sir William, your obliged and humble servant,
Jeffery's & Jones /
1 July 1793, a polished silver tea urn, £44-0-0, wainscot case for ditto £2-12-6, insurance of plate to Edinburgh, £2-2-0', NLS (Acc.4796/217)