A George IV silver-gilt sideboard dish, John Houle, London, 1824

shaped circular, the raised centre applied with a cast scene of Bacchus and companions within a die-stamped and cast border of cherubs, lions, leopards and eagles withing floral and scroll cartouches, also engraved with a coat-of-arms, crests, motto and supporters below a marquess's coronet

Christie's Stowe Sale, 6 September 1848, lot 463

Heavy weight and the marks are good; not without condition problems, with some old solder repairs to both outer and inner edges of border and also the laurel wreath around central plaque. Probably has been regilt or old fire gilding refresh.
"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.
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The arms are those of Temple and others impaling Campbell and others for Richard Plantagenet, 3^rd Marquess of Buckingham who was born in 1797, the only son and heir of Richard, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos by Anne, daughter of James Brydges, 3^rd Duke of Chandos. He, who was educated at Eton and Oriel College, married on 13 May 1819 at St. George's, Hanover Square, Mary (1795-1862), second daughter of John, 1^st Marquess of Bredalbane. In 1839 he succeeded his father as 2^nd Duke of Buckingham but within eight years he was declared bankrupt, largely through excessive expenditure and having accumulated property purchased with borrowed money. The Duke and Duchess were legally separated in 1850 and he died in 1861.

This dish was sold by Christie's at the Stowe Sale, 18^th day, 6 September 1848, lot 463, to Lord Ward for £90 10s. The catalogue description reads: 'A magnificent circular sideboard dish, with a group of bacchanalian children, after Fiamingo, in the centre: and children and flowers, in high relief, in the borders – 26 inches: 181 oz., at 10s. per oz'