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An Irish Silver Butter Dish, Cover and associated Stand, maker's mark WH script/ Robert W. Smith, Dublin, circa 1770, 1853
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- cover with marker's mark twice, stand fully marked on base
- Silver, Glass
- length of stand 8 5/8 in.
- 21.9cm
the oval dish frame with vertical rope-twist bands applied with a stag hunt scene, windmill, sheep and goat, centered on one side with an oval reserve engraved with a crest and topped with a bird, removable glass liner, the domed cover chased to match and with cow finial, oval stand with conforming chased border
Condition
cover with split at left of crest, frame lacking some leavesand branches, reinforcements behind both hoop handles, glass liner probably later, stand good
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.