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A George I silver tray, circa 1725
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked, base with two scratch weights 105=10 and 104=5
- silver
- length 19 1/4 in.
- 48.9 cm
rectangular with incurved corners, engraved with arms in elaborate cartouche
Condition
surface with engraving rubbed and light scratches from use, base with large assay scrapes, otherwise good
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 arms, in a lozenge, are those of Phelips of Montacute, Co. Somerset, quartering Phelips and Blake, probably for Elizabeth, 2nd wife and widow of Edward Phelips, MP for Somerset in 1722 who died in 1734. A later member of the family, William Phelips (1823-89) made improvements to the house but later became insane and gambled away the family fortune and much of the lands. His son William (1846-1919) took control but was forced to sell the family silver and works of art and still had to leave the house in 1911. The house was rented first to Robert Davidson and secondly to George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. Later it was sold in 1931 to the philanthropist Ernest Cook, who gave it to the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, whence it passed to the National Trust.