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A Set of Three George III Silver Sauce boats and four salts engraved with the Royal Badge, John Scofield / Thomas Heming, London, 1789/1781
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- sauceboats fully marked on base rims, bases scratch numbered 166, salts fully marked on undersides and scratched A190
- Silver
- length of sauceboats 7in., diameter of salts 3 1/2 in.
- 17.8cm, 8.9cm
sauce boats of bombé oval form with applied gadroon rims, engraved on one side with the Royal Badge, opposite side with crest and motto LIBERTAS, upswept scroll handles and conforming oval bases, the salts of bombé circular form with applied gadroon rims, engraved on one side with matching Royal Badge and Crest, underside of one with script initials G.Y., raised on three paw feet headed by shells, gilt interiors
Condition
all with a little overall wear, sauceboats with some small dents to bodies but not through, one with repair to side at crest, bases very slightly pushed up into bodies, two salts with a couple dings but not through, otherwise 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.