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A George III Irish silver freedom box, Benjamin Stokes, Dublin, circa 1767
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 7.9cm., 3 1/8in. diameter
circular, the domed detachable cover engraved with the City of Dublin coat-of-arms within an inscription, the underside engraved with a coat-of-arms, crest and motto within a rococo cartouche, gilt interior
Provenance
Property from two ducal collections, Christie's, Woburn Abbey, 20-21 September 2004, lot 1275
Condition
Nice presentation box. Slight wear to engraving on lid, crisp engraving on base, marks partly legible inside.
"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, crest and motto engraved on the underside of this box are those of Jones of Dublin.
The inscription reads: 'The CORPORATION of the CITY of DUBLIN, to the Right Honble: THEOPHILUS JONES, Esqr. 1767'
Theophilus Jones (1729?-1811) was the eldest son of Walter Jones of Headfort and his wife, Olivia, daughter and coheiress of the Hon. Chidley Coote of Coote Hall, Co. Roscommon. He was MP for Co. Leitrim, Coleraine and Monaghan Borough at various times between 1761 and 1800. He was secretary to Augustus Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol from 1766 until 1799 and he was also Collector of Excise at the Port of Dublin during a similar period. Jones was married three times, his second son being Theophilus Jones (1760-1835) of the royal navy who was eventually promoted to the rank of admiral in 1819.