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A George III Silver-gilt toilet service tray, Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp, London, 1777
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length 10 5/8 in. (27cm)
tapered rectangular with beaded rims, the interior sides applied with swags of bell flowers suspended by ribbons, the center chased with medallion depicting embracing putti, and surrounded by foliate festoons, marked on base
Condition
re-gilt, 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 bell flower swags and putti medallion of this tray relate to and slightly predate an important gilt toilet service made by Smith and Sharp in 1779 for Kungl Livrustkammaren, Stockholm (illus. Rowe, Robert, Adam Silver, pl. 78). Smith and Sharp made another gilt service with this ornament in 1783 for the 10th Earl of Westmorland and his new bride Sarah Anne, daughter of Robert Child, of Osterley Park (illus. Brett, Vanessa, The Sotheby's Directory of Silver 1600-1940, p. 228).