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A pair of silver waiters, maker's mar IL a star above (Grimwade, no. 3650), London, 1736
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- silver
shaped circular with shells, engraved with a coat-of-arms, 18cm., 7 1/2 in diameter together with a snuffers tray, inscribed 'Presented by the Tenants of the/ Marquess of Crewe's / Cheshire and Staffordshire Estates / to / Lady Mary Crewe Milnes / on the occasion of her marriage / 24th October 1935', Daniel Pontifex, London, 1799, 24cm., 9 1/2 in long; and a Sheffield plate example, engraved with a crest, shell and godrooned border, 24.7cm., 9 3/4 in. long
Literature
Anon., List of Wedding Presents, 6 March 1953, ' Snuffers tray'
Condition
salvers; engraved arms and decoration worn ;
snuffer trays with some scratches
sheffield plate: some wear to silver letting the copper to be seen.
"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."