A Pair of George III Silver Sauce Tureens and Covers, William Holmes, London, 1783

of oval boat form with applied beaded borders, the upper bodies applied with tassels suspended by foliate arches and spaced by flowerheads, each side centered by an applied plaque cast with putto and flanked chased by laurel swags, one side also applied with a circular plaque depicting a bird crest, the handles formed as long-horned ram heads, the domed cover chased with radiating leaves and with pineapple finial, bodies and covers engraved with initials EP, covers also with later presentation inscription

some wear to high spots of plaques, one tureen with ding to lower body at intiials, the other with two old repaired splits at rim, one cover with small splits at spone hole
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.

The engraved inscription on the covers reads: "In evidence of Gratitude to Edward Shippen Burd for his official Legal services and uniformal kind attentions to his relation and affectionate friend. Elizabeth Powel 1823".