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The "Bachelor Duke" of Devonshire: A pair of George IV silver meat dish covers, Robert Garrard and Brothers, London, 1825
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
marked inside covers, on finials, and on coats of arms;
with modern silver dishes to fit, unmarked- Silver
- length of dishes 16 1/2 in.
- 42cm
Provenance
William, 6th Duke of Devonshire, and by descent
Christie's, London, 25 June 1958, Highly Important Old English and French Silver from the Chatsworth Collection, lot 17
Christie's, London, 25 June 1958, Highly Important Old English and French Silver from the Chatsworth Collection, lot 17
Condition
as noted re: unmarked platters, back of rims with drilled recesses for silver testing, one stamped 925; covers 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The covers form part of an extensive service commissioned by William, 6th Duke of Devonshire (the "Bachelor Duke") from Robert Garrard in the mid 1820s, including several pairs of candelabra, entrée dishes and covers, wine coolers, coasters, and labels, with ten dish covers in sizes. Parts of the service are still conserved at Chatsworth.