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Twelve Victorian silver dinner plates from the Cleveland Dinner Service, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1842
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 24.5cm, 9 5/8 in diameter
shaped circular, gadrooned borders, engraved with a crest and coronet, the undersides stamped 'MORTIMER & HUNT'
Provenance
Henry Vane, 2nd Duke of Cleveland and thence by descent
The Lord Barnard T.D., removed from Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, co. Durham; sold Christie's, 15 July 1975 (part of service), lots 110-112
Christie's, London, 3 March 1993, lot 221 (part of service)
The Lord Barnard T.D., removed from Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, co. Durham; sold Christie's, 15 July 1975 (part of service), lots 110-112
Christie's, London, 3 March 1993, lot 221 (part of service)
Condition
Surface scratches commensurate with age, overall good condition
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The crests are those Fane and Fitzroy for Henry Vane, 4th Earl of Darlington and 2nd Duke of Cleveland M.P., K.G. (1788-1864), who succeeded his father, the 1st Duke in 1842. He married Lady Sophia (d. 1859), eldest daughter of the 4th Earl of Powlett, in 1809. He was educated at Christ Church College, Oxford and was a Whig M.P. between 1812 and 1842. He also served in the army from 1815 and by 1863 had risen to the rank of General. In 1842, the same year as the present lot, he was created a Knight of the Garter.