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A Pair of George III Silver Sauce boats and an inkstand, Hester Bateman, London, 1787/88
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- sauce boats marked on bases, inkwell marked on base, bottle covers, bottle wells and candlestand
- Silver
- length of sauceboats and inkstand 6 7/8 in.,
- 17.6cm,
the sauceboats with beaded borders and reeded handles, on stepped oval bases; the inkstand on claw-and-ball feet and with beaded borders, fitted with three wells for cut-glass inkwells with silver tops and candlestand, underside with presentation inscription dated 1789
Provenance
The presentation inscription on the underside of inkstand reads: "From the Rev. T. Bedford to A. Birch On account of 23 Years uninterrupted Friendship. He died May 30, 1789 Aged 86."
Condition
good condition, clear marks
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.