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A George III Silver Epergne, Thomas Pitts, London, 1787
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- height 14 3/8in. (36.5cm) length 23 7/8in. (60.6cm)
the oval stand on four paw feet and with openwork border of foliate scrolls spaced by flowerheads, the curved ribs supporting an oval boat-form central basket with reeded rims and pierced border repeated in four smaller circular baskets on leafy branches, central basket engraved on side with contemporary arms above crossed floral sprays, fully marked, frame and branches dot numbered
Condition
slight overall wear, good condition
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 are those of Clough with Butler in pretence for Richard Clough (1753-1844) of Plas Clough and Glanywern, and his wife Patty, 2nd daughter and co-heir of James Butler of Warminghurst Park, Co. Sussex.