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Wakelin & Taylor
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- a pair of second course dishes
- silver
- 28cm., 11in. diameter
London, 1778
silver
engraved with a coat-of-arms, motto and earl’s coronet, scratch weights: ’33 1’ and ’32 15’
silver
engraved with a coat-of-arms, motto and earl’s coronet, scratch weights: ’33 1’ and ’32 15’
Condition
nice and clear hallmarks. crisp engraving. some surface scratches commensurate with age. masks ornament on rim slightly worn at highlights.
"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 Stanhope, Earls of Chesterfield, for Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield (1755-1815). He succeeded to the title of 5th Earl of Chesterfield after the death of his uncle, Sir Philip Dormer Stanhope (1694-1773), celebrated British stateman and a copious writer of letters. The 5th Earl held the office of Ambassador to Spain between 1784 and 1787, although he never went to Madrid, was invested as a Privy Counsellor on 7 January 1784, and was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter on 17 January 1805.