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A George IV silver-gilt rosewater dish, Edward Barnard & Sons, London, 1828
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt
- 45cm., 17 3/4 in. diameter
the centre engraved with a crest below an earl's coronet
Condition
Overall condition is excellent, good clear marks on underside
"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 crest and coronet are those of Elliott, Earls of Minto.
This rosewater dish was commissioned by Gilbert Elliott-Murray-Kynymound, 2nd Earl of Minto (1782-1859), of Minto House, Hawick, Roxburghshire. Minto was the eldest son of the Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto, and Anna Maria, daughter of Sir George Amyand, 1st Baronet. He was educated at Eton and St John's College, Cambridge and was to become parliamentary representative for Ashburton in 1806 and 1807, and then represented Roxburghshire between 1812 and 1814. In 1814 he succeeded his father to the earldom and took his seat in the House of Lords. From 1832 to 1834 he was Minister to Prussia and was admitted to Privy Council in 1832. In 1835 he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty under Lord Melbourne, a post he held until 1841. He later served as Lord Privy Seal under Lord John Russell from 1846 to 1852.
This rosewater dish was commissioned by Gilbert Elliott-Murray-Kynymound, 2nd Earl of Minto (1782-1859), of Minto House, Hawick, Roxburghshire. Minto was the eldest son of the Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto, and Anna Maria, daughter of Sir George Amyand, 1st Baronet. He was educated at Eton and St John's College, Cambridge and was to become parliamentary representative for Ashburton in 1806 and 1807, and then represented Roxburghshire between 1812 and 1814. In 1814 he succeeded his father to the earldom and took his seat in the House of Lords. From 1832 to 1834 he was Minister to Prussia and was admitted to Privy Council in 1832. In 1835 he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty under Lord Melbourne, a post he held until 1841. He later served as Lord Privy Seal under Lord John Russell from 1846 to 1852.