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A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT CENTREPIECE, EDWARD BARNARD & SONS, LONON, 1843
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 45.7cm, 18in high
the scroll pattern triform base engraved on each side with a royal coat-of-arms and supporters below a crown, three classical female figures above supporting an openwork wire basket with applied floral border
Condition
Condition is acceptable but gilding is somewhat pale and uneven (slightly darker on the base). Marks a little rubbed or not well struck. The basket is a little lopsided because one of the arms of one of the figures is a little bent.
"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 are those of Prince William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester, KG, and those of his wife, Princess Mary, fourth daughter of George III, who were married at Queen's House, St, James's, on 22 July 1816. Prince William was born at the Palazzo Theodoli, Rome, on 15 January 1776, and died at Bagshot Park, Surrey, on 30 November 1834. Princess Mary was born at Queen's House, St. James's, on 25 April 1776 and died without issue in London on 30 April 1857.