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Twelve Georgian Silver Dinner Plates
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
marked on bases and with scratch weights, 10 by Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1776; 2 by maker's mark HG in rectangle, London, 1792; all reshaped and with added rims circa 1810-20
- Silver
- diameter 9 5/8 in.
- 24.4cm
all shaped circular with applied gadrooned rims, the borders engraved with later arms under foliate mantles, altered
Provenance
The arms are those of Farquhar for Sir Thomas Harvey Farquhar, 2nd Baronet, eldest son of Sir Walter Farquhar, 1st Baronet and his wife Anne, 4th daughter of Thomas Stevenson. Farquhar was born 27 June 1775 and married on 11 July 1809 Sybella Martha, only daughter and heiress of Rev. Morton Rockcliffe of Woodford, Essex. He died on 12 January 1836.
Condition
as noted re alterations, all with scratches and scuffs to centers from use , a few with light salt stains, one with lead solder repair to split at underside of border opening and dings to border
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.