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An Irish Provincial Silver Two-handled Cup and Waiter, maker's mark W*P in oval / George Hodder, Cork, circa 1740 / circa 1765
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- cup marked below rim, base with scratch weight 18-19; waiter marked on underside
- silver
- height of cup 5 1/8 in., diameter of waiter 7 1/4 in.
- 13cm, 18.4cm
the cup with applied with molded mid-rib below an engraved sitting cat crest, supported on a stepped dome foot, and with leaf-capped double-scroll handles; the waiter shaped circular, the gadroon rim with shells and lobes at intervals, raised on three scroll feet
Condition
cup with small dings but good condition, waiter with details of rim rubbed, otherwsie good
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.