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A George III Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, Paul Storr, London, 1809
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length over handles 18in. (15.8cm)
oval, with gadrooned rim and gadrooned lower body, engraved on one side with the arms and supporters of the Order of the Bath and on the other with a presentation inscription, the reeded handles springing from lion heads and capped with acanthus and shells, all raised on four supports modeled as dolphins with curled tails and centered by a large rosette applied to the base, the conforming cover with loop handles and engraved with matching crest, marked on body, cover and finial, cover stamped RUNDELL BRIDGE ET RUNDELL AURIFICES ET PRINCIPIS WALLIAE LONDINI FECERUNT, cover and finial numbered 2, finial marked 1810
Condition
cover likely missing a rosette/patera centering the handle, good condition overall
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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 presentation inscription reads: "The Gift of the British Inhabitants of Madras To Lieut. Genl. Sir Samuel Auchmuty K.G. for the Conquest of Java. 1811."
Samuel Auchmuty was born in New York City in 1756, and attended King's College, now Columbia University. He participated in the American Revolution as a loyalist, and was made a lieutenant in the British army in 1778. Following the Revolution Auchmuty joined the 52nd Regiment of Foot and proceeded to India where he fought in the last war against Hyder Ali and served various staff appointments, including one assigned by General Cornwallis in 1790. In 1801 he traveled to Egypt to participate in the capture of Alexandria, and was knighted in 1803 upon his return to England. In 1811 Auchmuty commanded the expedition organized for the conquest of the island of Java, which had been fortified against potential British attack by Dutch East Indies. In August 1811 the port city of Batavia was captured, and the Dutch were forced to surrender at Semarang the following month. For his actions Auchmuty was given the order of the Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB in 1815) and promoted to lieutenant general. In 1822 he became commander-in-chief in Ireland and a member of the Irish privy council. He died suddenly in August of the same year.
Samuel Auchmuty was born in New York City in 1756, and attended King's College, now Columbia University. He participated in the American Revolution as a loyalist, and was made a lieutenant in the British army in 1778. Following the Revolution Auchmuty joined the 52nd Regiment of Foot and proceeded to India where he fought in the last war against Hyder Ali and served various staff appointments, including one assigned by General Cornwallis in 1790. In 1801 he traveled to Egypt to participate in the capture of Alexandria, and was knighted in 1803 upon his return to England. In 1811 Auchmuty commanded the expedition organized for the conquest of the island of Java, which had been fortified against potential British attack by Dutch East Indies. In August 1811 the port city of Batavia was captured, and the Dutch were forced to surrender at Semarang the following month. For his actions Auchmuty was given the order of the Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB in 1815) and promoted to lieutenant general. In 1822 he became commander-in-chief in Ireland and a member of the Irish privy council. He died suddenly in August of the same year.