- 806
A George II Silver Caddy Set, William Cripps, London, 1752
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- caddies fully marked, box marked on hinges, handle and lock mounts with lion passant and maker's mark C?
- silver
- length of box 12 in., height of sugar box 5 7/8 in.
- 30.5 cm, 14.9 cm
comprising: two tea caddies and a sugar box, all bombé rectangular, the sides chased with scrolls, swags of flowers, canopies, and panels of shellwork, raised on four scroll supports terminating in shells, the conforming covers with butterfly finials, all in a fitted shagreen box with silver mounts, the handle mount crested and with cypher WH.
Condition
caddies good, box with some losses to shagreen especially to edges, wear to velvet interior, wood spliting on base by stable
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.