- 499
A silver-gilt dessert service, the majority Moses Brent, London, 1810
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany, silver
- 116
Reeded and Fiddle Thread pattern, each with the Houghton crest below a baron's coronet, comprising the following, Moses Brent, with loaded handles: 24 dessert forks and 24 dessert knives with silver-gilt blades, 24 cheese knives with steel blades, 4 serving forks and 4 serving knives; the following, William Eley, Fearn & Chawner: 24 dessert spoons, 2 sugar sifters, 2 ice cream spoons, 2 salt ladles, 6 serving spoons, and two salts, Robert & Samuel Hennell, London, 1808, in a fitted mahogany case, with metal plaque engraved 'R. Milnes esqr' and retailer's label for Joseph & James Silver, Hatton Garden
Literature
Garrard & Company Ltd., The Marchioness of Crewe, Inventory of Plate at 50 Charles Street, 20 December 1950, p.6.
Condition
some rusting to steel blades otherwise excellent condition, very nice set.
"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."