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A George III Silver Cake Basket, John Wakelin and Robert Garrard I, London, 1795
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked, base with scratch weight 43=3
- Silver
- height 11 in.
- 27.9cm
circular with wirework sides and reeded borders and swing handle, the center engraved with a boar crest under an earl's coronet
Provenance
The crest is that of Edgcumbe, Earls of Mount Edgcumbe, probably for Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl (1764-1839). He married in 1789 Sophia, daughter of Jon, 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire.
Condition
minor scratches to interior, overall good condition
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.
Catalogue Note
The crest is that of the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe ???