Lot 257
  • 257

paire de jattes rectangulaires au titre de 15 lots par Frantz Peter Bunsen, Hanovre, vers 1780

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • paire de jattes rectangulaires au titre de 15 lots par Frantz Peter Bunsen, Hanovre, vers 1780
  • Long. 30 cm, 1 880 g ; 12in, 60oz 9dwt
chacune gravée à deux reprises d'armoiries et du poids 4M 8L, 4M 6 1/8 L

each engraved twice with crest of a royal duke within the Order of the Garter, scratchweight 4M 8L, 4M 6 1/8 L

Condition

crests somewhat worn, bruises in corners but not serious, good clear marks and scratchweights still pretty crisps
"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

Les armes sont celles d'un fils du roi George III d'Angleterre, probablement celles du duc de Cumberland qui devint roi de Hanovre en 1837. 

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The crest is probably that of the Duke of Cumberland who became King of Hanover in 1837.