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A George II silver cake basket, William Kidney, London, 1745
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- 38.5cm, 15 1/8 in long
oval, on four openwork scroll feet terminating in grotesque masks, body pierced with scrolls and latticework, the cast and pierced rim incorporating flowers and foliage, scrolls, a scythe and farming implements, the ends with cast Ceres masks surrounded by wheat sheaths, swing handle with similar ornament, armorial engraved at centre, scratchweight 84=15
Provenance
The arms are those of Cooke quartering Warren with Twysden in pretence for George Cooke (1710-1768) of Harefield Park, Middlesex, and his wife Catherine, daughter of Sir Thomas Twysden (d. 1712), 4th Baronet. Miss Twysden married Mr Cooke, MP for Middlesex, in 1735.
Condition
Fully hallmarked on underside, date letter slightly worn but still visible, the pierced decoration with some hairline cracks and old restorations, the centre with a 1in stippled surface scratch, nice heavy weight, generally 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. 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."