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A pair of George III silver-gilt wine coasters, Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith, London, 1803
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 14.5cm, 5 3/4 in diameter
openwork cast grapevine sides, the centres later engraved with the royal coat-of-arms, wood bases
Condition
A handsome pair of coasters with good definition to vine leaf sides, overall gilding rather pale or rubbed. Full set of marks to the bases are a little worn (especially the date letter on one); other marks on base plates are good. The engraved coats-of-arms are not contemporary.
"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
A similar set of four wine coasters, engraved with the badge of the Duke of Sussex, is illustrated in The Glory of the Goldsmith: Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al Tajir Collection, 1989, fig. 116, p. 154.