AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF GEORGE I AND II SILVER OCTAGONAL CASTERS, LONDON, 1716-27 |

comprising a larger pair with eagle-head crest in cartouche by Samuel Welder, 1719; a set of three larger with swan-head crest by Thomas Folkingham, 1716; a pair with griffin-head crest, maker's mark I?, 1723/24; one larger with arms in cartouche by Samuel Welder, 1719; another large with greyhound crest by the same, 1721; a single by the same, 1720; another with maker's mark unclear, 1727 

most with some salt staining, minor dings and later inner caps; pair by Welder: one with dents to cover and the other with minor repair to piercing; three by Folkingham: all with dents to covers, one of the smaller with minor split in piercing, other smaller with minor surface split to body; pair with griffin-head crest: one cover with significant dent and splits to rim, the other with minor losses and repairs to cover; 1727 caster: cover with significant denting
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.