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The Edinburgh Assembly Rooms: Five Scottish silver dance tokens and a Royal Society of Edinburgh badge, the first dance token: TJR, Edinburgh, 1834
Estimate
120 - 180 GBP
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Description
- Silver
engraved Assembly Rooms George Street / Lady Harriet Stuart Forbes; the second, WPC, Edinburgh, engraved New Assembly Rooms / Sir Willm. Forbes Bart.; the third, James & Walter Marshall, Edinburgh, circa 1836, engraved Assembly Rooms George Street / 14. January 1836. Sir John Stuart Forbes. Bt. of Pitsligo Not transferable; the fourth, James & Walter Marshall, Edinburgh, circa 1836, engraved Assembly Rooms George Street / 14 January 1836, The Right Honble Lady Harriet Stuart Forbes Not transferable; the fifth token, AS, Edinburgh, engraved Corris New Rooms No. 8. N Corris (?); and a Royal Society Edinburgh medal, instituted 1785, the reverse engraved Sir Willm. Forbes 1804 (unmarked) (6)
Provenance
The Royal Society Badge; Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt. (1739-1806)
Literature
Charles, Lord Clinton, Heirlooms / Fettercairn Estate, 1946, ‘no. 42. Silver Pass, Edinburgh Assembly’
Condition
Clearly marked. A few light scratches. Crisp engraving. Good condition.
"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
Sir William was a co-founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1783.