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Twelve Royal George III silver dinner plates, William Sumner, London, 1803
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 25cm, 9 3/8 in diameter
engraved with royal ducal arms, the undersides initialled EAFs, EDC, numbered and scratchweights as follows: No. 1.18.15 ; No. 2.20.11 ; No. 4. 20.10 ; No. 6. 21.3 ; No. 7. 20.14 ; No. 14. 21.2 ; No. 47. 22.15 ; No. 70. 21. ; No. 76.20.13 ; No. 79. 21.2 ; No. 84. 21 ; No. 104. 21.14
Condition
Reshaped, some surface scratches commensurate with age.
For further queries regarding this lot 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 and initials EDC are those of Ernest Augustus (1771-1837), Duke of Cumberland, fifth son of George III, King of The United Kingdom and Hanover. In 1837, Princess Victoria became Queen of the United Kingdom and in accordance with Salic law, her uncle Ernest Augustus ascended the throne of Hanover. The initials EAFs (Ernest Augustus Fidei commissum) denotes the entailed estate of Ernest Augustus within the Royal Treasuries.