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A pair of George II silver sauce tureens and a set of four salts, Francis Butty & Nicholas Dumee / Alexander Johnston, London, 1765 / 1751
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases
- Silver, gilt
- length of tureen over handles 9 1/4 in.
- 23.5cm
tureens of oval form each on four scroll feet, with gadroon border, engraved on one side with crest, the salts each circular on three scroll feet, gadrooned border with shells and foliage at intervals, gilt interiors, engraved on one side with crest in cartouche
Condition
interiors of salts have later gilding; tureens are likely missing covers; otherwise good
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.