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A Set of Twelve Dutch Silver Royal Dinner Plates, Egidius Adelaar, Amsterdam, retailed by Diemont, 1816
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on bases with first standard, retailer's mark and engraved weights
- diameter 9 5/8 in.
- 24.4cm
plain circular with reeded rims, the borders engraved with initials PF below a royal coronet
Provenance
Prince Frederick of the Netherlands (1797-1881), probably to his daughter
Wilhelmina, who in 1850 married King Charles (reigned 1859-72) of Sweden (Karl XV) and Norway (Karl IV), probably to their daughter
Louise, who in 1869 married King Frederik VIII of Denmark (reigned 1906-12), thus by descent
Wilhelmina, who in 1850 married King Charles (reigned 1859-72) of Sweden (Karl XV) and Norway (Karl IV), probably to their daughter
Louise, who in 1869 married King Frederik VIII of Denmark (reigned 1906-12), thus by descent
Condition
a few with very minor salt stains, all with light scratches from use, good condition overall
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 monogram PF is that of Prince Frederick of the Netherlands (1797-1881), second son of William I. His daughter Wilhelmina married Charles XV & IV of Sweden and Norway, and their daughter Louise married in 1869 Frederick VIII of Denmark.
A pair of 1815 chesnut vases retailed by Diemont and engraved with identical royal cypher were sold Sotheby's, Paris, 30 October 2008, lot 321. Other elements of this service by J. G. Dutalis are at the Palace of Het Loo and in Dutch private collections (See Joseph Germain, Dutalis 1780-1852, No. D84, p. 260).