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A PAIR OF SILVER ENTREE DISHES AND COVERS, LONDON 1833, AND CIRCA 1840, COVERS BY PAUL STORR (STORR AND MORTIMER), BASES JOHN MORTIMER AND JOHN SAMUEL HUNT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- A PAIR OF SILVER ENTREE DISHES AND COVERS, LONDON 1833, AND CIRCA 1840, COVERS BY PAUL STORR (STORR AND MORTIMER), BASES JOHN MORTIMER AND JOHN SAMUEL HUNT
- 26cm diameter, 3260gms total weight
each of circular form the domed lobed cover engraved with an armorial, the heavy leaf capped detachable handle of entwined vines situated on acanthus leafage, the bases with everted rim and applied shell and scroll borders
Condition
covers with detachable handles, 'S' on one of the maker's marks ill positioned on handle and a tiny split on one leaf edge which may have occurred in manufacture
lids have slight rubbing to marks, otherwise good conidtion
bases - the hallmarks are very extremely rubbed
"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."