- 389
A George IV silver salver, Barak Mewburn, London, 1828
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 56cm., 22in. wide
the centre flat chased with a band of scrolls, foliage and flowers on a matted ground, surrounding a coat-of-arms and motto, on four cast shell and foliate panel feet
Condition
The arms are later. good clear marks, crisp engraving. small patch of old reinforcement on one foot, not visible on front.
"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 Dixon of Littleton, Cheshire, impaling another, either for Thomas Dixon senior (1791?-1879), magistrate for the City of Chester and banker, who married as his second wife Frances Williams (1804?-1881) of Liverpool at Halewood Church, Childwall, Lancashire, on 7 December 1848, or of his eldest son, also Thomas, who married at Chester on 9 May 1843, Ann Mary, fourth daughter of Henry Potts.