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A LARGE REGENCY SILVER PRESENTATION CUP & COVER, WILLIAM BURWASH and RICHARD SIBLEY, LONDON, 1811
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on foot, cover, and finial, the flange of the cover signed Makepeace & Harker Fecit
- Silver
- height 24in.
- 61cm
of heavy weight and campana form, applied with a collar of running laurel and oak wreathes above military emblems, one side also with applied contemporary arms, the lower body chased with acanthus and honeysuckle, reeded handles rising from satyr masks, the domed cover with seated Victory finial holding shield with the arms of Newcastle
Condition
inscription probably removed from one side which now has two dents, skin slightly bright.
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 arms on the finial are those of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The cast and applied arms on the body are those of Ridley, for Sir Matthew White Ridley, 3rd baronet, 1778-1836, M.P. for Newcastle-upon Tyne, who married in 1803, Laura, youngest daughter of George Hawkins. His grandson of the same name was raised to first Viscount Ridley in 1900. The latter held several offices including Secretary of State for the Home Department 1895-1900.