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Speaker Smith Service: A George II Britannia standard silver sideboard dish, David Willaume, London, 1729
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base, engraved with scratch weight 114-3
- Silver
- diameter 19 1/8 in.
- 48.5cm
decagonal with a guilloché border, engraved with the Royal arms flanked by the initials AR, further engraved with a crest
Provenance
Captain William Smith (d.1773), son of John Smith (1655-1723), Speaker of the House of Commons, then by descent to his nephew
Thomas Assheton Smith (1725-1774), then by descent, father to son, until his grandson's widow, who left the Welsh estates to her husband's great-nephew on her death in 1858
George William Duff-Assheton-Smith (1848-1904), then by descent to his great nephew
Sir Michael Duff, 3rd Bt. (1907-1980).
Sir Michael Duff, Bt.; Christie's London, 10 December 1958, lot 130.
Thomas Assheton Smith (1725-1774), then by descent, father to son, until his grandson's widow, who left the Welsh estates to her husband's great-nephew on her death in 1858
George William Duff-Assheton-Smith (1848-1904), then by descent to his great nephew
Sir Michael Duff, 3rd Bt. (1907-1980).
Sir Michael Duff, Bt.; Christie's London, 10 December 1958, lot 130.
Condition
surface scratches from use, overall 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 royal arms are those of Queen Anne; the crest is that of Smith.
William Smith was the son of Speaker John Smith, who had been elected as Speaker of the House of Commons on October 24, 1705. As was customary, John Smith had been issued with 4,000 ounces of plate for his use whilst he held the office of Speaker. Smith held the post until November 1708 and the following October the plate was discharged (i.e. released for him to keep) as a perquisite of the office. Smith and his descendants continued to add to the service, having the items engraved with the arms and initials of Queen Anne.