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A George II silver cream boat and a George III caster, David Willaume II and Augustin Courtauld, London, 1731 and 1783
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked
- Silver
- height of caster 7 in.
- 17.8cm
cream boat raised on three shell feet, the body chased with swags, the spout engraved with contemporary arms; the caster with removable top with pierced panels, one side engraved with contemporary arms, the other with a lion crest
Condition
good condition
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.
Catalogue Note
The arms in a lozenge on the cream boat are those of Gillow impaling Holloway. The arms on the caster are those of Bosanquet of Forest House, Essex and Dingestow Court, Co. Monmouth impaling Dunster quartering Gardiner, for Samuel Bosanquet, lord of the manor of Low Hall, Essex, b. 1700, m. 1733 Mary, daughter and sole heiress of William Dunster Esq.