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Paul Crespin
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- a set of twelve dinner plates
- silver
- 24.5cm., 9 1/2 in. diameter
London, 1732
silver
each engraved with a coat-of-arms and motto, scratch weight and numerals: 'N. 25. 18-12-1/2' ; 'N.26. 18-18-1/2' ; 'N.27.18-11' ; 'N.28. 18-5' ; 'N.29. 17-16' ; 'N.30. 18-18-1/2' ; 'N.31. 18-17' ; 'N.32. 19-1' ; 'N.33. 17-15-1/2' ; 'N.34. 18-07-1/2' ; 'N.35. 17-13-1/2' ; 'N.36. 18-12-1/2'
silver
each engraved with a coat-of-arms and motto, scratch weight and numerals: 'N. 25. 18-12-1/2' ; 'N.26. 18-18-1/2' ; 'N.27.18-11' ; 'N.28. 18-5' ; 'N.29. 17-16' ; 'N.30. 18-18-1/2' ; 'N.31. 18-17' ; 'N.32. 19-1' ; 'N.33. 17-15-1/2' ; 'N.34. 18-07-1/2' ; 'N.35. 17-13-1/2' ; 'N.36. 18-12-1/2'
Condition
overall crisp engraving and scratch weight. hallmarks overall clear (maker's mark on a few partly legible). some surface scratches commensurate with age. good weight. Two plates with small dents to underside which do not show through.
"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 arms are those of Cavendish impaling Clifford for William, Marquess of Hartington (1720-1764), eldest son and heir of William, 3rd Duke of Devonshire, who on 27 March 1748 was married at Lady Burlington’s house in Pall Mall, Charlotte Elizabeth, Baroness Clifford (1731-1754), only surviving daughter and heir of Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington. He succeeded as the 4thDuke of Devonshire upon the death of his father on 5 December 1755.
‘Yesterday the Court wore Favours, in Honour of the Marriage of the Right Hon. the Marquis of Hartington with the Lady Charlotte Boyle…’ (The General Advertiser, London, 30 March 1748, p. 1b)