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A HANDSOME GEORGE III SILVER TUREEN AND COVER, BENJAMIN SMITH II AND BENJAMIN SMITH III, LONDON 1817
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
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Description
- A HANDSOME GEORGE III SILVER TUREEN AND COVER, BENJAMIN SMITH II AND BENJAMIN SMITH III, LONDON 1817
- 4750gms approximately, 42cm long
the cover with cast acorn and oak leaf branch handle with shell surmount, leaf union, domed cover with a gadroon border, the oval body with gadroon rim, engraved with scrolling foliage cartouche to sides, armorials lightly erased, oak leaf branch handles, on four lion paw feet with rosettes and scrolling shoulders,
Provenance
Christies Decorative Arts Melbourne 9/4/2003 Lot 375
Condition
Overall condition good. armorials lightly erased, minor surface scratches and wear consistent with age
"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."