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A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT CASKET, William Elliot, London, 1820
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- the plaque unmarked
- Silver-gilt
- 10 3/4in. long
- 27cm
oval, the side chased in Charles II style with putti amid acanthus foliage on a matted ground, the cover plaque depicting two young lovers in pastoral surrounding in the manner of Boucher
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 9 November 1999, lot 119
Condition
underside with scratches, probably from testing, otherwise good condition
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
Elliot made a speciality of these boxes in 17th century style, after models such as the caskets in the Calverley toilet service in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Other boxes with inset plaques and side panels of similar decoration have appeared at Christie's, London, 26 November 1975, lot 170 and 171, Sotheby's, London, 14 February 1988, lot 46, Christie's, London, 25 November 1987, lot 156.