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A set of four George III silver salad leaves, Parker & Wakelin, London, 1770
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 30cm., 11 3/4 in. long overall
the undersides each engraved with a crest, Garter motto and viscount's coronet, further enraved with numbers and scratch weights: 'No. 3 19"17,' 'No. 4 18"15,' 'No. 5 19"0' and 'No. 6 19"11'
Provenance
Christie's, London, 23 June 1976, part of lot 61
Condition
Fully hallmarked on undersides, on two examples the town mark is partially obscured by the embossed decoration; there are a few tiny hairline splits around the edges of the leaves and evidence of some old repairs at edges on underide; decoration a little worn at highlights, otherwise good, a very rare set of four.
"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 crest is that of Paget for Field Marshal Henry William Paget who was born on 17 May 1768, the son and heir of Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge of the second creation (1744-1812). Between 1784 and 1812 he was styled Lord Paget before succeeding his father in 1812 as 2ndEarl of Uxbridge. At the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, he successfully commanded the cavalry of the Anglo-Belgian army but received a severe wound which necessitated the amputation of his right leg. Three weeks later he was rewarded by being created Marquess of Anglesey and in 1818 he was installed as a Knight of the Garter. He died at Uxbridge House, Old Burlington Street, on 29 April 1854.
The Marquess of Anglesey inherited the salad leaves in this lot from his father. The latter, born Henry Bayly, was the eldest son of Sir Nicholas Bayly, 2nd Bt of Plas Newydd, Anglesey. In 1769 he succeeded as 10th Baron Paget upon the death of his mother’s second cousin and early the following year changed his name by Royal Licence to Paget. He was created Earl of Uxbridge in 1784.
The 10thBaron Paget’s account with Parker & Wakelin includes the following entries:
The Marquess of Anglesey inherited the salad leaves in this lot from his father. The latter, born Henry Bayly, was the eldest son of Sir Nicholas Bayly, 2nd Bt of Plas Newydd, Anglesey. In 1769 he succeeded as 10th Baron Paget upon the death of his mother’s second cousin and early the following year changed his name by Royal Licence to Paget. He was created Earl of Uxbridge in 1784.
The 10thBaron Paget’s account with Parker & Wakelin includes the following entries:
Feb. 27, 1771
To 2 leaf sallad dishes 50 ozs. 13 dwts.
@ 5/9 14/11/4
March 21
To 4 leaf sallad dishes 77 ozs. 3 dwts.
@5/9 22/3/9
To making 5/15/16 each baize bag
34/15/-
(Archive of Art & Design, Victoria & Albert Museum, 1466Z A/C No. 32)