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The Saddlers' Company: A Victorian silver large commemorative tankard, W. & J. Barnard, London, 1895
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 9in. (22.8cm)
modeled after a Charles II original, the barrel decorated in high relief with a stag hunt, the cover with armorial plaque, inside the cover engraved with arms and inscription
Condition
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 inscription inside the cover reads:
In commemoration of the Charter granted by Richard II to the Saddler's Company. 20th Mar. 1395.
This is a copy of the Lee tankard by Jacob Bodendick, London, 1676, and was presented by the Saddler's Company Court to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the company's incorporation charter of 1395. The company holds three of their tankards. Another is in The Royal Artillery Museum. (We are grateful to Sue Hurley, Saddler's Company, for this information)
In commemoration of the Charter granted by Richard II to the Saddler's Company. 20th Mar. 1395.
This is a copy of the Lee tankard by Jacob Bodendick, London, 1676, and was presented by the Saddler's Company Court to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the company's incorporation charter of 1395. The company holds three of their tankards. Another is in The Royal Artillery Museum. (We are grateful to Sue Hurley, Saddler's Company, for this information)