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A Queen Anne Britannia standard silver monteith, Benjamin Pyne, London, 1704
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 29cm., 11 3/8 in diameter
with fluted body, scroll and mask shaped rim, gadrooned pedestal foot, contemporary cartouche with later monogramm AR
Provenance
The initials AR are those of Archibald Primrose (1847-1929), 5th Earl of Rosebery. The bowl was a gift to Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe on her wedding day, 24 October 1935 by the 6th Earl of Rosebery.
Literature
Anon, List of Wedding Presents, 6 March 1953, given by Lord Rosebery
Condition
Clear Hallmarks, rim with small cracks and repairs, probable repair at junction between foot and body.
"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."