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A George II Silver-gilt Creamer, Christian Hillian, London, circa 1740
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- underside with maker's mark only struck three times, engraved 1716 and pricked 85
- Silver-gilt
- height 5 in.
- 12.7cm
of oval baluster form, the sides applied and chased with walking and grazing cows below applied serpents extending across the neck, the foot chased with a band of shellwork against a matted ground, caryatid double-scroll handle
Condition
as noted re maker's mark only, lower body possibly straightened, re-gilt
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
A gilt sugar bowl by Hillian featuring identical cows and chased decoration, was sold Sotheby's, London, 13 March 1975, lot 75, and is illustrated in Vanessa Brett, The Sotheby's Directory of Silver 1600-1940, 1986, No. 895, pps. 206-7.