Lot 674
  • 674

Tudor and Leader, active 1761-1816

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Pair of Beakers
  • Hallmarked Sheffield, 1778
  • silver
  • height: from 9cm., 3 ½ in. to 10cm., 3 ¾ in. ; weight: 823gr., 26oz 8dwt.
gilt interior, one engraved with a crest, the other with initials BM, together with a London example, maker’s mark illegible, 1798, engraved with a crest, and a silver-gilt example, with matted ground, John Crouch, London ,1809,  and a fluted silver example, T&J Guest and Joseph Craddock, London, 1811, underside engraved ‘Henrietta Birch/Born April 13th 1801’

Condition

marks on each generally good example with maker's mark only a bit bright but generally 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."