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A GEORGE II SILVER NINE-BASKET EPERGNE, 1756, with later additions
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout, the hanging baskets by David Whyte and William Holmes, London, circa 1765
- silver
- length 28 1/2 in.
- 72.5 cm
pierced with formal foliage within gadrooned borders, fitted with four central oval baskets, four circular dishes and four circular hanging baskets.
Provenance
Christie's London, 20 November 1968, lot 80
Condition
frame with losses to pierced pendant rocaille on one end and repairs to another pendant on one side, neck (above marks) probably extended in the 19th century, as noted re handing baskets and one handle broken in several places and held by wire, circular dishes with later alterations, central basket with one dent, a few splits to piercing and repair to rim
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.