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A set of twelve George III silver dinner plates, Robert Garrard, London, 1816
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 24.5cm., 9 3/4 in. diameter
engraved with a crest and supporters below and earl's coronet
Condition
Very nice set apart from a few handles ill-fitting and / or replaced.
"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 are those of Maitland, Earls of Lauderdale probably for James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale (1759-1839), who succeeded to the title upon the death of his father in 1789. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and also at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Paris, and was MP for Newport, Cornwall, from 1780 to 1784 and for Malmesbury from 1784 until 1789. He married on 15 August 1782 Eleanor (1762-1856), daughter and heir of Anthony Todd, Secretary of the General Post Office, and died at Thirlestane Castle on 20 September 1839. He was the author of Journal during the residence in France from the beginning of August to the middle of December 1792.