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A George II silver meat dish, Paul Crespin, London, 1749
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 38cm, 15in wide
gadrooned border, engraved with a coat-of-arms and scratch weight '38=12'
Provenance
John, 2nd Baron Monson of Burton (1772-1774) and then by descent to John Rosebery, 10th Baron Monson of Burton (1907-1958), sold as part of lot 133 or lot 134, Sotheby's, London, 19 April 1954.
Condition
Knife scratches in the centre commensurate with use, nice colour, slight wear to engraving and gadrooning but overall a nice honest piece.
For further queries please contact the Silver Department directly on +44(0)207.293.5100.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of John, 2nd Baron Monson of Burton, co. Lincolnshire (1727-1774), who married on 23 June 1752, Theodosia, daughter of John Maddison of Stainton Vale and Stamford, of the same county.