Lot 283
  • 283

Three George III silver meat dishes, William Fountain, London, 1796

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 44.3cm, 17 1/2 in; 48.5m, 19in wide
in sizes, each with gadrooned borders, engraved with a coat-of-arms and scratch weights 68=12, 69=19, 58=5

Condition

Surface scratches commensurate with age, marks good, overall heavy and nice. 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."

Catalogue Note

The arms are those of Greville impaling another.