Lot 48
  • 48

Deux plateaux aux armes de la famille Rothschild, un en argent par William Brown et William Somersall, Londres, 1841, le second en métal argenté, attribué à Benjamin Smith, Londres, vers 1835, poinçon de marchand WCH&S, pour Sackermann, Hessenberg & Co à Francfort, déposé vers 1845

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description

  • Deux plateaux aux armes de la famille Rothschild, un en argent par William Brown et William Somersall, Londres, 1841, le second en métal argenté, attribué à Benjamin Smith, Londres, vers 1835, poinçon de marchand WCH&S, pour Sackermann, Hessenberg & Co à Francfort, déposé vers 1845
  • plated silver
  • Long. 69 cm, 3.448 g ; diam. 46 cm
le premier ovale à deux anses et bord godronné, le centre ciselé de cartouches fleuris, le second, rond, reposant sur quatre pieds en enroulement, également ciselé de cartouches et rinceaux, chacun gravé d'armoiries timbrées d'un tortil, et de la devise CONCORDIA INTEGRITAS INDUSTRIA

Condition

In overall good condition. Interestingly enough, the circular salver with retailer's mark WCH & S, and another mark 14 1/2, but on border with French control import mark for silver, probably a mistake.
"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.
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