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An Irish Silver Cake Basket, William Bond, Dublin, circa 1785-90
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- base double-struck with maker's mark, handle with harp
- length 14 1/4 in.
- 36.2cm
octagonal with incurved corners, the everted sides engraved with floral garlands suspended by reserves enclosing flowerheads below a a pierced band of stylized foliage linked by swags, center engraved with contemporary arms in shield, shaped reeded swing handle with later initials WC, raised on octagonal base band pierced with circles and vertical lines
Provenance
The arms are those of Pratt impaling Tynte for Joseph Pratt of Cabra Castle, col. of militia, b. 1775 and his first wife Jemima Roberta, daughter and co-heir of Sir James Stratford Tynte, Bart. of Tynte Park, whom he married in 1806.
Condition
some overall wear, center with minor scratches, otherwise good
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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.