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An Irish Silver Cake Basket, circa 1765
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- silver
- length 14in.
- 35.5cm
oval, the cast rim with flowers and foliage, the sides pierced with panels of lattice spaced by scrolling foliage, the swing handle pierced with diaper and springing from chinoiserie caryatids, the center engraved with contemporary arms and supporters beneath an earl's coronet, raised on an oval foot pierced with scallops within rope-twist borders
Provenance
The arms are those of MacDonnell for either Alexander, 5th Earl of Antrim (1713-1775), P.C. Governor of co. Antrim, or his son the 6th Earl (1749-91), Sheriff of co. Antrim in 1775, K.B. 5 May 1779, created in 1789 Marquess of Antrim; the latter died without male issue.
Condition
some overall wear, pierced work in good condition, corded band above foot possibly re-soldered
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.