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TWO ALMOST MATCHING PAIRS OF GEORGE III SILVER WINE COOLERS, RIMS AND LINERS, PAUL STORR OF STORR & CO FOR RUNDELL, BRIDGE & RUNDELL, LONDON, 1809 AND 1811
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- 23.5cm, 9 1/4 in
each on four cast scroll and shell supports below lobes, engraved coats-of-arms, lion mask, reed and leaf and shell pattern handles, the detachable rims and liners engraved with the Howard crest
Condition
1809 examples: fully hallmarked on undersides of bodies, good clear hallmarks and engraving, one example with two upturned feet that would benefit from straightening.
1811 examples: fully hallmarked on upper band of bodies (visible in catalogue photo), maker's mark partially worn on both, otherwise marks good
Overall: fully marked on liners and part-marked on rims, engraving good, some minor dents and surface scratches commensurate with age, the collars with some buckling at edges which would benefit from straightening, some light wear to gadrooned edges and lions' masks, overall a rare set of four, good gauge, armorials and provenance.
For further queries on this lot please contact the Silver Department directly on +44(0)207.293.5558.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Howard, Dukes of Norfolk, probably for Bernard Edward, 12th Duke of Norfolk (1765-1842), who succeeded to the title upon the death of his father in 1815.