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A Scottish Silver Salver and a George I Silver-gilt Strawberry Dish of Scottish interest, William Aytoun, Edinburgh, 1733 / circa 1720
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- salver fully marked on underside and with scratch weight 25=8; strawberry dish apparently unmarked, base with scratch weight 17-0
- length of salver 10 7/8 in., diameter of strawberry dish 9 1/4 in.
- 27.6cm, 23.5cm
the salver of shaped square form with incurved corners, raised on four indented panel supports centered on the sides, center engraved with contemporary arms; the strawberry dish with fluted sides and shaped rim, the center engraved with contemporary arms in a baroque strapwork cartouche
Provenance
The arms on the salver are those of Wauchope.
The arms on the strawberry dish are those of Warrender, of Lochend, East Lothian, for Sir George, 1st Baronet, eminent merchant of Edinburgh, Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1713-14, M. P. 1715-22, created Baronet in 1715.
Condition
salver with extra solder behind two feet, good condition
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.