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Ensemble de quatre saucières ovales couvertes en argent par John Robins, Londres, 1790, une par William Pitts, Londres, 1789
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- all engraved with the arms of Tempest, Lincolnshire, each on spreading foot, the two-handled bodies engraved with armorials, the covers crested
- 2 157 gr ; long. 20 cm
- 69oz 8dwt ; 7 3/4in long
chacune reposant sur un piédouche mouluré, le corps à deux anses gravé d'armoiries, le couvercle d'un cimier
Condition
In overall good condition. One body wil a small dent.
The cover borders with space for spoon.
Marks:
The bodies: three fully stamped with legible marks for John Robins, 1790, the fourth also fully stamped but with legible marks for William Pitts, 1789
The covers: two with maker's mark of John Robins, lion and king profile legible, two with maker's mark of William Pitts, lion and king profile legible
The bodies of very good weight.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Les armes et le cimier sont ceux de la famille Tempest, du Lincolnshire.