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A George IV Silver Tea Urn, Benjamin Smith, London, 1822
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on body, cover, spigot handle, plug sleeve, and finial nut
- height 14in.
- 35.5cm
globular with egg-and-dart borders and vine handles, the pedestal foot on a square plinth all supported on four paw feet headed by acanthus, the body engraved above spigot with contemporary arms under a foliate mantle, fixed collar crested, low domed cover with flowerhead finial, removable rod sleeve and iron heating rod
Provenance
The arms are possibly those of Catryke impaling another.
Condition
finial replaced, sleeve cap probably missing, old repair to body where spigot joins
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.