A George IV silver five bottle cruet frame, Robert Garrard, London, 1827

gadroon borders, leaf capped handle, engraved with the Devonshire crest,  the underside stamped 'GARRARDS Panton Street, LONDON', with five damaged glass bottles

The silver frame with some light surface scratches but otherwise in overall good condition, the glass bottles with some losses and chips, mainly around the necks or to the stoppers
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Garrards were the preferred silversmiths to the 6^th Duke and the accounts reveal constant payments to them. In 1824 for instance the invoice amounted to £268.19s. 6d.