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Lot 278
  • 278

English, 18th Century

Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • a set of twelve dinner plates
  • silver
  • 24.7cm., 9¾in. diameter
probably London, circa 1760

silver



each engraved with a coat-of-arms, scratch weights: ’23.0,’ ’21.12,’ ’23.12,’ ’21.5.1/2,’ ’21.8,’ ’21.15,’ ‘ 21.10.1/2,’ 21.12,’ ’21.13,’ ’21.11,’ 22.0’ and ‘ 22.14 ½’, unmarked

Condition

crisp engraving and scratch weight. some surface scratches commensurate with age. the added borders with London Assay Office authentication, case number 6250.
"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 arms are those of Acland quartering Wrothe with Dyke in pretence for Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 7th Baronet (1722-1785), who succeeded to the title upon the death of his father in 1728. he was MP for Devon in 1746/47 and for Somerset in 1767/68; he was also High Sheriff of Somerset in 1751. In 1745 he married Elizabeth (d. 1753), only daughter and heiress of Thomas Dyke.