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A Set of Four George III Silver Entreé Dishes and Covers, William Burwash & Richard Sibley, London, 1809
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
dishes, covers and finials marked and numbered. Together with a fitted silver-plated octagonal four-handled lazy susan
- length 11 3/4 in., length of lazy susan 28 1/4in.
- 29.8cm, 71.3cm
rectangular with ovolo borders and slip-lock reeded loop finials, the flat-domed covers engraved with arms, crest and presentation inscription, centers of dishes crested
Provenance
The arms are those of Hamilton for Sir Charles Hamilton (1767-1849) a British naval officer and member of Parliament (1790-1812).
Condition
good condition, minor scratches from use
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 presentation inscription reades: "To his Excellency Lieutt. Governor Hamilton from the Merchants of Heligoland for the Services He has rendered them 1809"
Hamilton served as Lieutenant Governor of Helioland from 1814-1817, and Resident Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1818-1823. He was created 2nd Baronet of Trebinshun upon his father's death in 1784.