- 270
William Ritchie and other makers
Estimate
350 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Four soup ladles
- silver
Scottish and English, circa 1800-1918
silver
- Two Fiddle pattern examples, the first engraved with the initials RC, William Ritchie, Perth, circa 1800 ; the second engraved with a crest, William Chawner, London, 1826
- A Reeded Fiddle pattern example, crested, J., H. & C. Lias, London, 1826
- The fourth, Reeded Old English, the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London, 1918
silver
- Two Fiddle pattern examples, the first engraved with the initials RC, William Ritchie, Perth, circa 1800 ; the second engraved with a crest, William Chawner, London, 1826
- A Reeded Fiddle pattern example, crested, J., H. & C. Lias, London, 1826
- The fourth, Reeded Old English, the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London, 1918
Condition
The Perth example with slightly mishappened and dented bowl. The London examples with good clear marks and general wear commensurate with use.
"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."