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A PAIR OF WILLIAM III SILVER CAPSTAN SALTS, THOMAS PARR I, LONDON, 1698 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked center of bowls
- Diameter 3 in.
- 7.6 cm.
capstan form with corded borders and row of stamped leaves and matting, engraved underneath with later winged eagle head crest, pricked initials MH
Provenance
S.J. Shrubsole, London, October 1981;
Vogel Collection no. 359.
Vogel Collection no. 359.
Condition
marks in bowls rubbed, date letter only clear in one, 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
Thomas Parr, son of Henry Parr late of the County of Cork... deceased, apprenticed to Simon Noy 9 November 1687, free 8 August 1694. Entered his first mark as largeworker, undated probably 1697 on commencement of register, address Wood Street, signature as working goldsmith to the petition against "necessitous strangers" December 1711 and to that against assaying work of foreigners not having served seven years apprenticeship February 1716. He entered his second mark 19 August 1717 address Cheapside. He was dead by 20 June 1728, when his widow Sarah entered her mark (Grimwade).