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Four George II silver meat dishes, John Hugh Le Sage, London, 1742
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Royal: The 2nd Earl of Stair's Ambassadorial Service,
- silver
- 38.7cm., 15 1/4in. wide
shaped-oval, applied gadrooned rims, the borders engraved with the royal cypher
Provenance
2nd Earl of Stair on his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to The Hague in March 1742
The Earl of Stair, K.C.V.O., Christie's, London, 22 March 1978 (part lots 80-84)
Christie's, New York, 10 January 1991, lot 67
The Earl of Stair, K.C.V.O., Christie's, London, 22 March 1978 (part lots 80-84)
Christie's, New York, 10 January 1991, lot 67
Condition
strong patina, surface scratches and wear commensurate with age, nice weight, some wear to marks on underside
"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."