Lot 332
  • 332

A SET OF FOUR SILVER GEORGE II OPEN SALTS, SAMUEL WHEAT , LONDON 1759

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 AUD
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Description

  • A SET OF FOUR SILVER GEORGE II OPEN SALTS, SAMUEL WHEAT , LONDON 1759
  • 8.3cm long, 304gms total weight
the oval cellars with waved gadroon borders, the sides pierced and chased with scrollwork and scroll cartouche, one side engraved with a coat of arms the other vacant, raised on four cast bird feet, original glass liners

Provenance

Sotheby's Sydney, 12 November 1986, Lot 373

Condition

salts have original glass liners, there are repairs to some legs and soldering evident at rim edges, erasures to crests and marks rubbed, possible signs of gilding
"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."