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A pair of George II silver salvers, William Peaston, London, 1744
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 32cm, 12 1/2 in diameter
cast openwork borders with grape vines and masks each raised on three lion paw feet, the centres engraved with a rococo coat of arms, scratch weights '41 = 7' and '42'
Provenance
The arms are those of Fetherstonhaugh impaling Lethieullier for Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh, 1st Bt (1714?-1774), son of Matthew Fetherstonhaugh of Fetherstonhaugh (Featherstone) Castle, Northumberland. In 1746 he married Sarah Lethieullier (1725-1788) and inherited the estates of Sir Henry Fetherston, the last representative of the Blackswere branch of that family. On 3 January the following year he was created a baronet. Shortly afterwards Sir Matthew purchased the mansion and estate of Uppark, Sussex. He was MP for Morpeth from 1755 to 1761 and for Portsmouth from 1762 to his death.
Condition
Good quality and nice engraving but highlights are worn, with good patinas, some superficial scratches, one has a few small dents in surface.
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"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."